Permeate vs. Pervade

Permeateverb

(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’;

Pervadeverb

(transitive) To be in every part of; to spread through.

‘Cruel wars pervade history.’;

Permeateverb

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

Pervadeverb

To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate.

‘That labyrinth is easily pervaded.’;

Permeatenoun

A watery by-product of milk production.

Pervadeverb

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.’;

Permeatenoun

Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.

Pervadeverb

spread or diffuse through;

‘An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration’; ‘music penetrated the entire building’;

Permeateverb

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.

Permeateverb

To enter and spread through; to pervade.

‘God was conceived to be diffused throughout the whole world, to permeate and pervade all things.’;

Permeateverb

spread or diffuse through;

‘An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration’; ‘music penetrated the entire building’;

Permeateverb

pass through;

‘Water permeates sand easily’;

Permeateverb

penetrate mutually or be interlocked;

‘The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot’;