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- [per-veyd]
- /pərˈveɪd/
- /pəˈveɪd/
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- [per-veyd]
- /pərˈveɪd/
Definitions of pervade word
- verb with object pervade to become spread throughout all parts of: Spring pervaded the air. 1
- transitive verb pervade spread through 1
- transitive verb pervade affect all aspects of 1
- verb pervade If something pervades a place or thing, it is a noticeable feature throughout it. 0
- verb pervade to spread through or throughout, esp subtly or gradually; permeate 0
- verb transitive pervade to pass through; spread or be diffused throughout 0
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Origin of pervade
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin pervādere to pass through, equivalent to per- per- + vādere to go, walk
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Parts of speech for Pervade
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pervade popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.
pervade usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pervade
verb pervade
- 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.
- blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
- breached — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
- breaching — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
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