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permeate
verb
Penetrate mutually or be interlocked
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ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt
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verb
Penetrate mutually or be interlocked
“The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot”
verb
Spread or diffuse through
“An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
verb
Pass through
“Water permeates sand easily”
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The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
Music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
Water permeates sand easily
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