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permeateto 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

permeate concept
💡 Concept

Coffee aroma spreads throughout the apartment

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permeate rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Colors permeate what brushes create, and artists celebrate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpɜːrmieɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɜːmieɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixper--
Rootmea
Suffix--ate

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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🎵Rhyme

createdebatecelebrate
create
debate
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

Her perfume permeated the elevator so strongly that people could tell which floor she got off on.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

penetrateinfiltratesaturatepervadeseep

Antonyms

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