Permeate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɜːrmɪeɪt|  American pronunciation of the word permeate
Brit.  |ˈpɜːmɪeɪt|  British pronunciation of the word permeate

verb

- spread or diffuse through (syn: diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, pervade, riddle)
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
- pass through (syn: filter, percolate)
Water permeates sand easily
- penetrate mutually or be interlocked (syn: interpenetrate)

Extra examples

The water permeated the sand.

The smell of baking bread permeated the kitchen.

A feeling of anxiety permeated the office as we rushed to meet the deadline.

The rain permeated through the soil.

The rain will permeate through the soil and reach the roots.

His public speeches were permeated with hatred of injustice.

New ways of thinking are permeating among the students.

The smell of diesel oil permeated the air.

Rain permeates through the ground to add to ground water levels.

Racism continues to permeate our society.

An emotional intensity permeates every one of O'Connor's songs.

An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration

Water permeates sand easily

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: permeate
he/she/it: permeates
present participle: permeating
past tense: permeated
past participle: permeated
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