circularize

[ sur-kyuh-luh-rahyz ]
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verb (used with object),cir·cu·lar·ized, cir·cu·lar·iz·ing.
  1. to circulate (a letter, memorandum, etc.).

  2. to send circulars to.

  1. to publicize, especially by mailing or handing out circulars.

  2. to make circular.

Origin of circularize

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; circular + -ize
  • Also especially British, cir·cu·lar·ise .

Other words from circularize

  • cir·cu·lar·i·za·tion, noun
  • cir·cu·lar·iz·er, noun
  • un·cir·cu·lar·ized, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for circularize

circularize

circularise

/ (ˈsɜːkjʊləˌraɪz) /


verb(tr)
  1. to distribute circulars to

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

  1. to make circular

Derived forms of circularize

  • circularization or circularisation, noun
  • circularizer or circulariser, noun

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