permeate
Intermediate/ˈpɜrmiˌeɪt/
- verb
- To spread throughout, saturate
permeate in a sentence
- “Mrs. Huxtable was annoyed that the wet dog's odor had permeated the furniture's upholstery.”
- “The water permeated the sand.”
- “The smell of baking bread permeated the kitchen.”
- “A feeling of anxiety permeated the office as we rushed to meet the deadline.”
What does “permeate” mean?
permeate (verb) means to spread throughout, saturate. It is pronounced /ˈpɜrmiˌeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "permeate" mean?
- permeate (verb) means: To spread throughout, saturate
- How do you pronounce "permeate"?
- "permeate" is pronounced /ˈpɜrmiˌeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "permeate" in a sentence?
- Here is "permeate" used in a sentence: Mrs. Huxtable was annoyed that the wet dog's odor had permeated the furniture's upholstery.
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