(per-me-ate) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. 1 to pass or diffuse through; penetrate; 2 to spread or be diffused throughout; pervade.

Example Sentence

An open bottle of perfume will permeate the air with it's smell.

Synonyms

spread throughout; penetrate; seep; soak; spread

Antonyms

not go near; stay away

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Rhymes

  • permeate