circulate
word
Definition
To move around freely within a space or to spread among a group of people, such as information, blood, or objects.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for things that move in a loop (like air, blood, or documents). Common with information: 'rumors circulate'. More formal than 'spread'; don't use for physically running or walking around.
Spanish: circular - difundirse - distribuirsePortuguese (BR): circular - espalhar - distribuirPortuguese (PT): circular - espalhar - distribuirChinese (Simplified): 流通 - 传播 - 循环Chinese (Traditional): 流通 - 傳播 - 循環Hindi: प्रसारित होना - घूमना - फैलानाArabic: ينتشر - يدور - يوزعBengali: পরিবাহিত হওয়া - ছড়ানোRussian: циркулировать - распространятьсяJapanese: 循環する - 広まるVietnamese: lưu thông - lan truyềnKorean: 순환하다 - 퍼지다Turkish: dolaşmak - yayılmakUrdu: گردش کرنا - پھیلناIndonesian: bersirkulasi - beredar
Example Sentences
The fans help the air circulate in the room.
basic
Blood circulates through the body.
basic
He circulated the memo to all employees.
basic
Rumors began to circulate about a big change at work.
natural
Let’s circulate this invitation so everyone knows about the party.
natural
I’ll circulate among the guests and make sure everyone feels welcome.
natural