English Dictionary
◊ PERMEATE
permeate
v 1: spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has
permeated this administration" [syn: {pervade}, {diffuse},
{imbue}]
2: pass through; "Water permeated sand easily" [syn: {percolate},
{sink in}, {filter}]
3: penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of
two married people interpenetrate a lot" [syn: {interpenetrate}]