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pervade

per·vade

UK/pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ US/pəˈveɪd/ fairly common

verb

1.

spread or diffuse through

  • “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
  • “music penetrated the entire building”
  • “His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks”

Origin

Learned borrowing from Latin pervādō.

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