circulated
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɝkjəˌɫeɪtɪd// UK //sˈɜːkjʊlˌeɪtɪd// cir·cu·lat·ed
v. to move something from one place to another, or to let information spread among a group of people.
v. to move or distribute something through a system or area; to cause information or rumors to spread among a group.
The nurse circulated the pamphlets among the patients.
Rumors about the merger circulated quickly through the office before the official announcement.
The central bank circulated new banknotes featuring updated security features to prevent counterfeiting in high-traffic commercial zones.
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object representing the item or information being distributed.