pass on vs pass around

pass on and pass around both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pass on	No	No	Yes	No
pass around	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pass on and pass around are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pass on include circulate, distribute.

pass on (verb)	pass around (verb)
transmit information	cause to become widely known
cause to be distributed	cause to be distributed
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
give to or transfer possession of
place into the hands or custody of
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment