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circulate

cir.cu.late \'s*r-ky*-.la-t\ \-.la-t-*r\ vb [L circulatus, pp. of 
   circulare, fr. circulus circle] 1: to move in a circle, circuit, or orbit; 
   esp : to follow a cours e that returns to the starting point {blood ~s 
   through the body} 2: to pass from person to person or place to place : as  
   2a: to flow without obstruction  2b: to become well known or widespread  
   2c: to go from group to group at a social gathering  2d: to come into the 
   hands of readers; specif : to become sold or  distributed : to cause to 
   circulate  - cir.cu.la.tor n