pervade

//pərˈveɪd//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

pervadeInfinitive
pervadePresent tense
pervadedPast tense
pervadedPast participle
pervadingPresent participle
pervadesThird-person singular
1

To spread through and be present in every part of something.

A sense of excitement pervaded the entire stadium.

2

To be present and apparent throughout; to permeate.

A sense of unease pervaded the entire office after the announcement.

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