English verb: permeate | |||
1. | permeate (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, pervade, riddle | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | penetrate, perforate | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | spiritise, spiritize | ||
2. | permeate (contact) pass through | ||
Samples | Water permeates sand easily. | ||
Synonyms | filter, percolate, sink in | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | penetrate, perforate | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | infiltrate, infiltrate | ||
3. | permeate (contact) penetrate mutually or be interlocked | ||
Samples | The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot. | ||
Synonyms | interpenetrate | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | penetrate, perforate | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | invade | ||