What does circulate mean?
Circulate means (intransitive) to move in circles or through a circuit.
Circulate
/ˈsɜː.kjʊˌleɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) to move in circles or through a circuit.
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) to move in circles or through a circuit
- (transitive) to cause (a person or thing) to move in circles or through a circuit
- to move from person to person, as at a party
- to spread or disseminate
- to become widely known
- (mathematics) Of decimals: to repeat.
Example Sentences
In both the 2005 and 2013 papal elections there were whispers circulating that back in 1976 Francis had failed to help the two priests in their hour of need.
to circulate money or gossip
Synonyms for circulate
Antonyms for circulate
Related Words
Word Forms
- circulates
- circulating
- circulated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for circulate?
Common synonyms include put about, spread, disseminate, propagate.
What is the opposite of circulate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use circulate in a sentence?
In both the 2005 and 2013 papal elections there were whispers circulating that back in 1976 Francis had failed to help the two priests in their hour of need.
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