Pervading
Pronunciation: /pərˈveɪd/
Pervading (verb)
- To spread through a place or group so that it is present in many parts.
- To exist in most parts of a subject, idea, or system, affecting how it works.
- To move through something and occupy it fully, often in a way that is hard to avoid.
Examples
- The smell pervades the room, even after the windows open.
- Noise pervades the street, so conversation is hard to hear.