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permeate

verb

/ˈpɜːmieɪt/

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

to spread throughout something or to pass into every part

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

The smell of fresh coffee permeated the whole house.

penetrate, diffuse, spread, infiltrate

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penetrate, diffuse

Entry 2

penetrate, spread, infiltrate, diffuse

contain, block, stop

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contain, block

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block, contain, stop

permeate society, permeate culture, permeate the air, smell permeates

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

to set free; to allow something to escape or go away

to have clothing or accessories on one's body

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.