permeate

[ˈpɜː.mi.eɪt]

permeate Definition

• 1. to spread or flow throughout something
• 2. to pass through the pores or small openings of something

Using permeate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "permeate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The smell of cooking permeated the entire house.

• Example

  The rainwater had permeated through the roof and damaged the ceiling.

• Example

  The culture of fear has permeated every aspect of our society.

• Example

  The idea of equality should permeate all aspects of our lives.

permeate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for permeate

• pervade
• penetrate
• diffuse
• imbue
• saturate

Antonyms for permeate

• evaporate
• dry up

Phrases with permeate

• permeate through

  to spread or flow through something gradually

  Example

  The water had permeated through the soil and reached the underground reservoir.

• permeate into

  to enter or be absorbed by something and become a part of it

  Example

  The new ideas had permeated into the company's culture and changed the way they worked.

• permeate with

  to fill or saturate something with a particular quality or emotion

  Example

  The atmosphere was permeated with a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Origins of permeate

from Latin 'permeare', meaning 'to pass through'

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Summary: permeate in Brief

'Permeate' [ˈpɜː.mi.eɪt] means to spread or flow throughout something, or to pass through the pores or small openings of something. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing how a smell can permeate a house or how an idea can permeate a culture. The verb is often used with prepositions like 'through,' 'into,' and 'with,' as in 'The water had permeated through the soil' or 'The atmosphere was permeated with a sense of excitement.'