circulate
Translation
to circulate, to spread, to distribute
Examples
Blood circulates through the body.
Blood circulates through the body.
A rumor began to circulate.
A rumour began to circulate.
Please circulate this memo to the team.
Please circulate this memo to the team.
He likes to circulate at parties.
He likes to circulate at parties.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) circulates to move continuously through a system Blood circulates through the body.
to circulate ((sth.)) to send (sth.) to all members of a group Please circulate this memo.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spread, distribute, move around
Etymology
From Latin 'circulatus', past participle of 'circulare', meaning 'to make a circle'. Related to 'circle'.
Memory Tips
To 'circulate' is to move in a 'circle' or pass around from person to person, like air or a rumour.