circularize

 [sur-kyuh-luh-rahyz]  

cir·cu·lar·ize

   [sur-kyuh-luh-rahyz]
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.
3.
to publicize, especially by mailing or handing out circulars.
4.
to make circular.
Also, especially British, cir·cu·lar·ise.

Origin:
1790–1800; circular + -ize

Related forms
cir·cu·lar·i·za·tion, noun
cir·cu·lar·iz·er, noun
un·cir·cu·lar·ized, adjective
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circularize or circularise (ˈsɜːkjʊləˌraɪz)
 
—vb
1.  to distribute circulars to
2.  to canvass or petition (people), as for support, votes, etc, by distributing letters, etc
3.  to make circular
 
circularise or circularise
 
—vb
 
circulari'zation or circularise
 
—n
 
circulari'sation or circularise
 
—n
 
'circularizer or circularise
 
—n
 
'circulariser or circularise
 
—n

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