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permeate

/pˈɝmiˌeɪt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. spread or diffuse through
    “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
  2. pass through
    “Water permeates sand easily”
  3. penetrate mutually or be interlocked
    “The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot”

Synonyms for permeate

Words that rhyme with permeate

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