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- [sur-kyuh-leyt]
- /ˈsɜr kyəˌleɪt/
- /ˈsɜː.kjʊ.leɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-kyuh-leyt]
- /ˈsɜr kyəˌleɪt/
Definitions of circulated word
- verb without object circulated to move in a circle or circuit; move or pass through a circuit back to the starting point: Blood circulates throughout the body. 1
- verb without object circulated to pass from place to place, from person to person, etc.: She circulated among her guests. 1
- verb without object circulated to be distributed or sold, especially over a wide area. 1
- verb without object circulated Library Science. (of books and other materials) to be available for borrowing by patrons of a library for a specified period of time. 1
- verb with object circulated to cause to pass from place to place, person to person, etc.; disseminate; distribute: to circulate a rumor. 1
- verb with object circulated Library Science. to lend (books and other materials) to patrons of a library for a specified period of time. 1
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Origin of circulated
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75 for earlier senses; 1665-75 for current senses; late Middle English < Latin circulātus (past participle of circulārī to gather round one, Medieval Latin circulāre to encircle), equivalent to circul(us) circle + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Circulated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
circulated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
circulated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for circulated
adjective circulated
- diffuse — to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
- issued — the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution: the issue of food and blankets to flood victims.
- uttered — to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing.
- published — to issue (printed or otherwise reproduced textual or graphic material, computer software, etc.) for sale or distribution to the public.
- unconcentrated — applied with all one's attention, energy, etc.: their concentrated efforts to win the election.
Antonyms for circulated
verb circulated
- stayed — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- stopped — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- collected — An author's collected works or letters are all their works or letters published in one book or in a set of books.
- blocked — If something is blocked or blocked up, it is completely closed so that nothing can get through it.
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