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Circulate Definition & Meaning

circulate
verb
  1. become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office"
  2. cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
  3. cause be distributed; "This letter is being circulated among the faculty"
  4. move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; "Blood circulates in my veins"; "The air here does not circulate"
  5. move in circles
  6. cause to move in a circuit or system; "The fan circulates the air in the room"
  7. move around freely; "She circulates among royalty"
  8. cause to move around; "circulate a rumor"

"Circulate" in song lyrics

See how circulate is used in real songs:

  • "Lamp, plus two air-vents for the air to circulate"
    DJ Pooh f/ Mista Grimm — Grow Room
  • "Then my sound will still circulate"
    June Marx — Tricks of the Trade
  • "Cause of her, it's easier for my name to circulate"
    Kail — Wendy

Usage tips for "circulate"

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Frequently asked questions

What does circulate mean?
become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office" cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" cause be distributed; "This letter is being circulated among the faculty" move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; "Blood circulates in my veins"; "The air here does not circulate" move in circles cause to move in a circuit or system
What part of speech is circulate?
Circulate is a verb.
How many definitions does circulate have?
Circulate has 8 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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