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Permeate vs. Pervade — What's the Difference?

Permeate vs. Pervade — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Permeate and Pervade

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Permeate

To pass through the openings or interstices of
Liquid permeating a membrane.

Pervade

To be present throughout; permeate
The sweet scent of gardenias pervaded the house. A sense of fear and mistrust pervades the novel.

Permeate

To spread or flow throughout; pervade
"Our thinking is permeated by our historical myths" (Freeman J. Dyson).

Pervade

(transitive) To be in every part of; to spread through.
Cruel wars pervade history.

Permeate

To spread through or penetrate something.
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Pervade

To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate.
That labyrinth is easily pervaded.

Permeate

(transitive) To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
Water permeates sand

Pervade

To pass or spread through the whole extent of; to be diffused throughout.
A spirit of cabal, intrigue, and proselytism pervaded all their thoughts, words, and actions.

Permeate

(transitive) To enter and spread through; to pervade.

Pervade

Spread or diffuse through;
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
Music penetrated the entire building

Permeate

A watery by-product of milk production.

Permeate

Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.

Permeate

To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; - applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand.

Permeate

To enter and spread through; to pervade.
God was conceived to be diffused throughout the whole world, to permeate and pervade all things.

Permeate

Spread or diffuse through;
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
Music penetrated the entire building

Permeate

Pass through;
Water permeates sand easily

Permeate

Penetrate mutually or be interlocked;
The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot

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