circulated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Spread or distributed in a circular path or among a group of people.
Example
The information was circulated among all team members to ensure everyone was informed.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more circulated
Superlative: most circulated
Conversation
Did you see the new article that circulated around the office?
Yeah, I read it this morning; it was really interesting.
I thought the points they made about work-life balance were well circulated.
Absolutely! It’s great to see those ideas getting more attention.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
distributed
spread
shared
Antonyms
isolated
contained
restricted
verb
Definition
To move or cause to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area.
Example
The news about the event circulated quickly among the community.
Tense Forms
Past: circulated
Past Participle: circulated
Conversation
Did you see the latest newsletter that circulated in our office?
Yeah, I read it this morning; it had some interesting updates.
I loved how they circulated the new project details so quickly.
Root Explanation
Circulated → It is formed from "circulare" (meaning to move in a circle) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "circulated" means that something has moved in a circular path or has been passed around.
Memory Tip
Think of something moving in a 'circle' — 'circulare' means to move in a circle, and when something is 'circulated', it has been passed around.
Visually Confused Words
uncirculated
aciculated
recirculate
aciculate
precirculate
fasciculated
carunculated
spiculated