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UK
/pˈɜːmɪˌeɪt/
]
[ US /ˈpɝmiˌeɪt/ ]
[ US /ˈpɝmiˌeɪt/ ]
VERB
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penetrate mutually or be interlocked
The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot -
spread or diffuse through
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
music penetrated the entire building -
pass through
Water permeates sand easily
How To Use permeate In A Sentence
- His work is thus marked with a bitter irony which permeated not only the substance of his theory but also its method.
- The deep grief and guilt of the mother as well as the hatred and home-sickness of the daughter permeate the story and eventually melt away due to the abiding family love.
- The warnings that permeate Polonius's speeches derive from his misperception of controlling his daughter's sexuality.
- She felt a burden lifting off her shoulders and smiled at the carefree feeling that permeated her senses.
- The opera is permeated with the Masonic sacred number - three.
- While the Magnum definitely brought the real deal in terms of power and increased utility over a traditional sedan, some were not sold on the style of the vehicle which adopted Dodge's characteristic "crosshair" inspired front grille that permeates the entire lineup. Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility
- Of course it is circular in the sense that, based on my proffered definition, since intelligence ultimately permeates all aspects of being, what we call sentient beings (life forms) are simply different manifestations of intelligence playing with itself, or as one old text puts it in the title: 'You are the Eyes of the Universe.' Telic Thoughts
- In fact my whole being was permeated by the leaden-armed pervading weakness one feels when forced to work in the small hours.
- To create those noxious odors would mean it would be too intense at the source and permeate the whole valley, company project manager Mark Patton says. Calif. town battles overpowering odors
- It's wry humour that permeates the tale rather than bitterness.