Permeate Definition & Meaning
permeate
- verb
- spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
- pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"
- penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"
"Permeate" in song lyrics
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"I put my gas mask on, poison can permeate"
Opio — Dream...But Don't Stop
Words that rhyme with permeate
Usage tips for "permeate"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does permeate mean?
- spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks" pass through; "Water permeates sand easily" penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"
- What part of speech is permeate?
- Permeate is a verb.
- How many definitions does permeate have?
- Permeate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).