circulate
pronunciation
How to pronounce circulate in British English:
UK [ˈsɜːkjəleɪt]
How to pronounce circulate in American English:
US [ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt]
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- Verb:
- become widely known and passed on
- cause to become widely known
- cause to be distributed
- move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point
- move in circles
- cause to move in a circuit or system
- move around freely
- cause to move around
Word Origin
- circulate (v.)
- 1540s (late 15c. as a past participle adjective), as a chemical term for alternating vaporization and condensation, from Latin circulatus, past participle of circulare "to form a circle," from circulus (see circle (n.)). Meaning "to move around, revolve" is from 1670s; of blood, from 1650s; of persons, "to mingle in a social gathering," from 1863. Sense of "to pass about freely" is from 1660s; of newspapers from 1885. Related: Circulated; circulating.
Example
- 1. Tumor cells can detach from a primary tumor and circulate through the blood .
- 2. The device is a cap worn over the forehead containing tubes that circulate cool water .
- 3. It is helpful to circulate the blood if you add a peppermints when drinking milk .
- 4. Kissing improves skin , helps our blood circulate , prevents cavities , and can even relieve those pesky headaches !
- 5. Companies also work with intermediaries that try to circulate good ideas .