permeate

//ˈpɜːmieɪt//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

permeateInfinitive
permeatePresent tense
permeatedPast tense
permeatedPast participle
permeatingPresent participle
permeatesThird-person singular
1

To spread or flow throughout something, passing through its pores or interstices.

The water slowly permeated through the soil.

2

To pervade or saturate something completely; to be present throughout.

A sense of optimism permeated the entire organization.

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