Meaning of the word circulate in English

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circulate

US /ˈsɝː.kjə.leɪt/

UK /ˈsɝː.kjə.leɪt/

move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example:

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Blood circulates through the body.

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Air circulates freely in the room.

Synonym:

flow move stream run pass

pass from person to person or place to place

Example:

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Rumors began to circulate.

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The magazine is circulated among members.

Synonym:

spread disseminate distribute propagate transmit

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