English verb: pervade | |||
1. | pervade (contact) spread or diffuse through | ||
Samples | An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration. Music penetrated the entire building. His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks. | ||
Synonyms | diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, riddle | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | penetrate, perforate | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | spiritise, spiritize | ||