Circulated
/ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪd/
Definitions
To move continuously through a system or area.
/ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪd/
To move or spread widely
The rumor circulated rapidly.
💡 Simply: Think of a rumor spreading – it goes from person to person like water flowing in a circle. That's circulating!
👶 For kids: Going around and around like a merry-go-round.
More Examples
The blood circulated throughout her body.
How It's Used
"The news circulated quickly through social media."
"The bank circulated a new policy document."
Idioms & expressions
circulate a rumor
To spread a rumor.
"They circulated a rumor that the company was going bankrupt."
From Latin *circulatus, past participle of circulare "to go around", from circus "circle".
The word has been used in its current sense since the 17th century, frequently in the context of circulating money or letters.
Memory tip
Imagine a circle, like a circulating fan, moving air continuously.
Word Origin
"to go around"