percolate

v 1: permeate; penetrate gradually; of liquids [syn: {leach}]

2: spread gradually: "Light percolated into our house in the

morning"

3: prepare in a percolator, of coffee

4: cause to pass through a permeable substance in order to

extract a soluble constituent, as of solvents

5: pass through; "Water permeated sand easily" [syn: {sink in},

{permeate}, {filter}]

6: be diffused thoroughly; "Sunlight percolated the entire

house"

7: gain or regain energy [syn: {perk up}, {perk}, {pick up}, {gain

vigor}]