Permeate
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrmiːˌeɪt/
Permeate (verb)
- to move slowly through something, like a smell or liquid.
- to affect every part of something, like an idea or feeling.
Examples
- The smell of fresh bread permeated the entire house.
- Sunlight permeated the room through the open windows.
Common collocations: permeate the air, permeate the fabric, permeate society, permeate culture