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Promulgate vs Circulate - What's the difference?

promulgate | circulate |

In lang=en terms the difference between promulgate and circulate

is that promulgate is to put into effect as a regulation while circulate is to cause (a person or thing) to move in circles or through a circuit.

As verbs the difference between promulgate and circulate

is that promulgate is to make known or public while circulate is to move in circles or through a circuit.

promulgate

English

Verb

(promulgat)
  • To make known or public.
  • To put into effect as a regulation.
  • See also

    * publish * declare * proclaim

    References

    circulate

    English

    Verb

    (circulat)
  • to move in circles or through a circuit
  • to cause (a person or thing) to move in circles or through a circuit
  • to move from person to person, as at a party
  • to spread or disseminate
  • to circulate money or gossip
  • to become widely known
  • Synonyms

    * put about * spread * disseminate