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Definition permeate in American English

permeate verb

verb
/ˈpɜrmiˌeɪt/
1

if an attitude or feeling permeates something, you can feel or see its influence clearly in every part of that thing

Example

A sense of deep loss permeates Frost's poetry.

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2

if gas, liquid, or a smell permeates something, it spreads into and through every part of it

Example

The unpleasant odor permeated every room.

Example

Water had permeated into the old walls.

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Definition permeate in American English