permeate (Meaning)
permeate (v)
spread or diffuse through
pass through
penetrate mutually or be interlocked
permeate (v. t.)
To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; -- applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand.
To enter and spread through; to pervade.
Synonyms & Antonyms of permeate
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permeate Sentence Examples
- The sweet fragrance of roses permeated the room, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
- The pungent odor of smoke permeated the building, suffocating the occupants.
- The idea of freedom permeated the hearts of the oppressed people.
- The warm sunlight permeated the leaves of the trees, turning them into golden tapestries.
- The icy cold permeated their bones, making them shiver uncontrollably.
- The knowledge of their doom permeated every fiber of their being.
- The sound of her voice permeated the silence, breaking the eerie stillness.
- The virus permeated the cells, causing widespread damage.
- The darkness permeated the forest, enveloping it in an impenetrable shroud.
- The influence of social media permeated all aspects of modern life.
FAQs About the word permeate
spread or diffuse through, pass through, penetrate mutually or be interlockedTo pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without
suffuse,penetrate, pervade,flood, percolate (into), pass (into), saturate, interpenetrate, infuse,transfuse
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The sweet fragrance of roses permeated the room, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
The pungent odor of smoke permeated the building, suffocating the occupants.
The idea of freedom permeated the hearts of the oppressed people.
The warm sunlight permeated the leaves of the trees, turning them into golden tapestries.
