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- Dictionarypermeate/ˈpəːmɪeɪt/
verb
- 1. spread throughout (something); pervade: "the aroma of soup permeated the air" Similar
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PERMEATE definition: 1. to spread through something and be present in every part of it: 2. to spread through something…. Learn more.
The meaning of PERMEATE is to diffuse through or penetrate something. How to use permeate in a sentence. Did you know?
Permeate means to penetrate, pass through, and often become widespread throughout something. Similar words are pervade and saturate . Permeate can be used both in the context of the physical spread of something within a space and in more figurative ways.
to spread through something and be present in every part of it: Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society. A foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building. The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath. Synonym. pervade formal.
verb. spread or diffuse through. “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration” synonyms: diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, pervade, riddle. see more. verb. pass through. “Water permeates sand easily” synonyms: filter, percolate, sink in. see more. verb. penetrate mutually or be interlocked. synonyms: interpenetrate.
1. verb. If an idea, feeling, or attitude permeates a system or permeates society, it affects every part of it or is present throughout it. Bias against women permeates every level of the judicial system. [VERB noun] An obvious change of attitude at the top will permeate through the system. [VERB + through]
1. to pass into or through every part of: sunshine permeating the room. 2. to penetrate through the pores, interstices, etc., of. 3. to be diffused through; pervade: Bias permeated the report. v.i. 4. to become diffused; spread.
Definition of permeate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PERMEATE meaning: to move gradually into every part of something: . Learn more.
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense permeates, present participle permeating, past tense, past participle permeated. 1. transitive verb. If an idea, feeling, or attitude permeates a system or permeates society, it affects every part of it or is present throughout it.
