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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