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pervade - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pervade' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pervade [ v. t.]
- To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate.
- To pass or spread through the whole extent of; to be diffused throughout.

Meaning of 'pervade' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pervade [ v]
Meaning (1):
- spread or diffuse through
Example in sentence:
  • An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration;
  • His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks;
  • music penetrated the entire building

Nearby Words:

per per- peract peracute peradventure peraeopod peragrate peragration perambulate perambulated

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