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circulate

cir·cu·late

circulate

 
 
pronunciation:
suhr ky leIt
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part of speech: verb
inflections: circulates, circulating, circulated
definition 1: to move or flow along a closed path or system.
Blood circulates through the body.Water circulates in the fish tank.
similar words:
course, run, stream, travel
definition 2: to move around from person to person or from place to place.
He is circulating among the guests at the party.Jokes circulate rapidly among children.
similar words:
come out, mix, travel
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derivations: circulative (adj.), circulator (n.)
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