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1. permeate
verb. ['ˈpɝːmiːˌeɪt'] spread or diffuse through.
Synonyms
- riddle
- spiritize
- pervade
- interpenetrate
- penetrate
- diffuse
- perforate
- spiritise
Antonyms
- uncut
- deteriorate
- defend
Etymology
- permeātus (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Permeate
- abbreviate
- affiliate
- alleviate
- appreciate
- appropriate
- asphyxiate
- associate
- associate
- delineate
- depreciate
- deviate
- differentiate
- differentiate
- emaciate
- enunciate
- enunciate
- excoriate
- expatriate
- expiate
- expropriate
Example sentences of the word permeate
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Refrigerate overnight to enhance the flavors that permeate throughout the cream.
2. Verb, base form
Wrap a towel around your hair and let the oil permeate your scalp for a half hour.
Quotes containing the word permeate
1. I've always had a sick sense of humor, and I've always wanted that to permeate the music because I don't take myself seriously. I take the music seriously, but I know I'm not God's gift to anyone except my mom.
- Josh Homme
2. permeate
verb. ['ˈpɝːmiːˌeɪt'] penetrate mutually or be interlocked.
Synonyms
- penetrate
- perforate
- invade
Antonyms
- exit
- recede
- hard
- concentrated
Etymology
- permeātus (Latin)
3. permeate
verb. ['ˈpɝːmiːˌeɪt'] pass through.
Synonyms
- filter
- penetrate
- percolate
- perforate
- infiltrate
Etymology
- permeātus (Latin)