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Definition percolate in British English

percolate verb

verb
/ˈpɜː(r)kəleɪt/
1

if a liquid or gas percolates through a substance, it gradually passes through it

Example

Rainwater percolates slowly through the soil.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
1.1

if coffee percolates, or if you percolate it, it is made in a container in which hot water passes through coffee powder

Synonyms and related words
brew brew up coffee
2

if information or ideas percolate, they spread gradually and become known to more people

Example

Rumours of his resignation percolated through Congress.

Synonyms and related words
come out get around leak out
Definition percolate in British English