permeate — to spread throughout something; to pass through the whole of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spread throughout something; to pass through the whole of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrmieɪt/
Korean meaning: 스며들다, 침투하다, 배어들다
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**미에이트
Example Sentences
- The smell of his gym socks permeated the dorm room so badly that even the cockroaches moved out.
- Social media culture has permeated every aspect of modern life.
- The detective's suspicion permeated the entire interrogation room like a heavy fog.
permeate
VERB//ˈpɜːrmieɪt//
to spread throughout something; to pass through the whole of something

Coffee aroma spreads throughout the apartment
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Origin
From Latin 'permeate' (permeare), composed of 'per-' (through) and 'meate' (to go, pass), derived from the verb 'meare' meaning to pass or flow through.
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“The smell of his gym socks permeated the dorm room so badly that even the cockroaches moved out.”
“Social media culture has permeated every aspect of modern life.”
“The detective's suspicion permeated the entire interrogation room like a heavy fog.”
“Her perfume permeated the elevator so strongly that people could tell which floor she got off on.”
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