permeate

UK
/ˈpɜː.mieɪt/
US
/ˈpɜr.mi.eɪt/

Translations

permeateverb
permeated
Past Simple
permeated
Past Participle
permeating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜː.mieɪt/
US
/ˈpɜr.mi.eɪt/
pénétrerSens physique ou figuré.
The water permeated the soil, reaching the roots of the plants.
L'eau a pénétré le sol, atteignant les racines des plantes.
The smell of freshly baked bread permeated the entire house.
L'odeur du pain tout juste sorti du four imprégnait toute la maison.
Additional translations
envahirSens figuré, pour une impression, une ambiance ou un sentiment omniprésent.

Definitions

permeateverb
To spread or diffuse through something.
The smell of freshly baked bread permeated the entire house.
To pass into or through every part of something.
The water permeated the soil, reaching the roots of the plants.
To be present throughout; to pervade.
A sense of excitement permeated the crowd as the concert began.