circularize

[sur-kyuh-luh-rahyz]

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verb (used with object), cir·cu·lar·ized, cir·cu·lar·iz·ing.

to circulate (a letter, memorandum, etc.).

to send circulars to.

to publicize, especially by mailing or handing out circulars.

to make circular.

Also especially British, cir·cu·lar·ise.

Origin of circularize

First recorded in 1790–1800; circular + -ize

Related formscir·cu·lar·i·za·tion, nouncir·cu·lar·iz·er, nounun·cir·cu·lar·ized, adjective

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Related Words for circularize

disclose, exhibit, reveal, communicate, proclaim, tout, sponsor, endorse, announce, promote, display, show, divulge, flaunt, notify, pitch, acquaint, apprise, splash, advise

Examples from the Web for circularize

Historical Examples of circularize

Which reminds me, Mr. Clacton, don't you think we should circularize the provinces with Partridge's last speech?
Night and Day
Virginia Woolf

British Dictionary definitions for circularize

circularize

circularise

verb (tr)

to distribute circulars to

to canvass or petition (people), as for support, votes, etc, by distributing letters, etc

to make circular

Derived Formscircularization or circularisation, nouncircularizer or circulariser, noun

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