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Permeate

Verb / ˈpɜ:mi:ˌeɪt / Another word for permeate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To spread or pass through something.

Synonyms & similar words

percolate diffuse penetrate riddle imbue interpenetrate pervade sinkin filter penetrate pervade spread diffuse infiltrate imbue impregnate charge infuse fill saturate soak tincture suffuse drench percolate seep filter enter

Example sentences

  1. The smell of fresh bread permeated the bakery.
  2. The dye will permeate the fabric if you soak it long enough.
  3. The rain will permeate the soil and reach the plants' roots.
  4. The sound of the music permeated the entire room.
  5. The heat from the fire permeated the cold air.

Quotes

  • Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. - Victor Hugo
  • It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. - William Shakespeare
  • A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. - Albert Einstein

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