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to circulate
01
to spread something among a group of people or places
Transitive: to circulate sth
Examples
The library circulates books to its members for borrowing.
02
to spread information or news so that it becomes known by many people
Transitive: to circulate news or information
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
circulate
3rd person singular
circulates
Present participle
circulating
Past simple
circulated
Past participle
circulated
Examples
The magazine aims to circulate important news to its readers every month.
03
to spread or pass through a group of people
Intransitive
Examples
The news about the upcoming event quickly circulated through the office.
04
to constantly move around a gas, air, or liquid inside a closed area
Transitive: to circulate a gas or liquid
Examples
The fan helps circulate air throughout the room, keeping it cool and comfortable.
05
to spread or move around among people or places, often in a continuous manner
Intransitive
Examples
The virus began to circulate rapidly within the community.
06
to move continuously in a circular or repetitive path
Intransitive
Examples
The blood circulates throughout your body, ensuring oxygen reaches every cell.
Lexical Tree
circulating
circulation
circulative
circulate
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