Synonyms for

Circulated

Verb / ˈsɜ:kjʌˌleɪtɪd / Another word for circulated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to spread or pass something, especially information, from person to person or place to place

Synonyms & similar words

circularise passon mobilize broadcast passaround disseminate mobilise diffuse circularize spread propagate disperse distribute goaround circle circulate spread disseminate distribute propagate broadcast publish promulgate transmit communicate convey carry transfer exchange relay announce

Synonyms by register

Formal

disseminated distributed propagated spread

Informal

passed around went around shared spread

Literary

coursed flowed wafted

Antonyms

stopped halted ceased ended concluded restricted contained

Common collocations

  • circulated widely
  • circulated among
  • circulated a memo
  • circulated a petition
  • circulated freely
  • circulated news
  • circulated money

Word family

noun circulation
verb circulate
adjective circulatory

Usage note

Often used in the context of information, money, or goods moving from person to person or place to place. Can also refer to the movement of blood in the body.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher circulated around the room while the students were working on their assignments.
  2. The newspaper article was circulated widely on social media.
  3. I circulated the party invitations to all of my friends.
  4. The memo was circulated to all employees of the company.
  5. The virus was circulated rapidly throughout the community.

Quotes

  • News is what somebody somewhere wants to suppress; all the rest is advertising. - Lord Northcliffe
  • The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money. - James Madison
  • A newspaper is not just for reporting the news as it is, but to make people mad enough to do something about it. - Mark Twain

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