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Pervade

/pəˈveɪd/

To be in every part of; to spread through.

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📖 Definitions of "Pervade"

verb

1
To be in every part of; to spread through.
"Cruel wars pervade history."

🔄 Synonyms of "Pervade"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
permeateverb	(transitive) To enter and spread through; to pervade.
imbueverb	In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.
diffuseverb	(transitive) To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pervade"

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Word	Definition
diffuseverb	(transitive) To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
imbueverb	In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.
permeateverb	(transitive) To enter and spread through; to pervade.
prevailverb	(intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
overcastverb	(transitive) To cover with cloud; to overshadow; to darken.
dominateverb	To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
soakverb	(intransitive) To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.
compenetratenoun	To penetrate every part of (something); to permeate.
run throughverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To summarise briefly.
interpenetratenoun	To penetrate mutually or reciprocally.
pervulgateverb	(obsolete) To publish.
pervestigateverb	(obsolete) To investigate thoroughly.
spreadnoun	The act of spreading.
invadeverb	(transitive) To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.
impenetrateverb	(transitive) To penetrate into.
perforateverb	(transitive) To pierce; to penetrate.
permeabilizenoun	(transitive) To make something permeable.
perfuseverb	(transitive) To permeate or suffuse something, especially with a liquid or with light.
propagateverb	(transitive, of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production.
penetrateverb	To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.