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permeate

/'pɜrmi,eɪt/

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verb
spread or diffuse through
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"An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"

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diffuse imbue interpenetrate penetrate pervade riddle

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perforate penetrate
verb
penetrate mutually or be interlocked
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interpenetrate

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penetrate perforate
verb
pass through
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"Water permeates sand easily"

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filter percolate sink in

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perforate penetrate

Examples of permeate

"An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"
"Water permeates sand easily"