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- [pur-mee-eyt]
- /ˈpɜr miˌeɪt/
- /ˈpɜː.mi.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-mee-eyt]
- /ˈpɜr miˌeɪt/
Definitions of permeate word
- verb with object permeate to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room. 1
- verb with object permeate to penetrate through the pores, interstices, etc., of. 1
- verb with object permeate to be diffused through; pervade; saturate: Cynicism permeated his report. 1
- verb without object permeate to become diffused; penetrate. 1
- transitive verb permeate physically: penetrate 1
- transitive verb permeate idea: pervade 1
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Origin of permeate
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin permeātus past participle of permeāre to pass through. See per-, meatus
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Parts of speech for Permeate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
permeate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
permeate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for permeate
verb permeate
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- belong — If something belongs to you, you own it.
- blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
- breached — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
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