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Permeate

  1. verb

    penetrate mutually or be interlocked

    “The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot”

    Similar: interpenetrate

  2. verb

    spread or diffuse through

    “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”

    Similar: pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle

  3. verb

    pass through

    “Water permeates sand easily”

    Similar: percolate, sink in, filter

Word family

permeative · permeated · permeating

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