Permeate

usgb/ˈpɜːrmieɪt/
verb

To spread or fill completely.

The smell of baking bread permeated the house.
Visual representation of "permeate" - To spread or fill completely

Often appears as...

  • permeate the air
  • permeate the atmosphere
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Visual representation of "permeate"
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Sensory Association

Use 'permeate' when a sensation like smell or sound fills an area completely.

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The aroma of spices permeated the market, creating a vivid sensory experience.
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Metaphorical Use

'Permeate' can be used figuratively to describe ideas or qualities spreading within a group or society.

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The spirit of revolution permeated the hearts of the people.
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Not Instantaneous

The process of permeating often suggests a gradual spread rather than an immediate one.

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A sense of calm slowly permeated the room as the music played.
Visual representation of the word "Permeate"

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