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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

Entry 2

block, contain, stop

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

to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh

to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

to look at or observe attentively; to keep under surveillance

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.