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[ verb ] spread or diffuse through
Synonyms Examples "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration" "music penetrated the entire building" Used in print (Jesse W. Grimes and Wesley Allinsmith, "Compuls...)In the primary grades , reading permeates almost every aspect of school progress , and the children 's early experiences of success or failure in learning to read often set a pattern of total achievement that is relatively enduring throughout the following years . Related terms |
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[ verb ] be diffused thoroughly
Examples "Sunlight percolated the entire house" Related terms |
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[ verb ] pass through
Examples "Water permeates sand easily" Related terms |
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[ verb ] penetrate mutually or be interlocked
Synonyms Examples "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot" Related terms |
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