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PERCOLATE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word percolate. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word percolate. (close relations)
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filter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• device that removes something from whatever passes through it

• an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it

verb

• remove by passing through a filter

• pass through

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

permeate
verbv
verb

• spread or diffuse through

• pass through

• penetrate mutually or be interlocked

drip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

• the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop

• (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

verb

• fall in drops

• let or cause to fall in drops

infuse
verbv
verb

• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

• fill, as with a certain quality

• undergo the process of infusion

• let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

• introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes

ooze
verbv
noun

• any thick, viscous matter

• the process of seeping

verb

• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings

• release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

seep
verbv
verb

• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings

strain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

• difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

• injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

• the general meaning or substance of an utterance

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

• an intense or violent exertion

• the act of singing

verb

• to exert much effort or energy

• test the limits of

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

• become stretched or tense or taut

• remove by passing through a filter

• rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

• alter the shape of (something) by stress

trickle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

verb

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

leach
verbv
noun

• the process of leaching

verb

• cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate

• permeate or penetrate gradually

• remove substances from by a percolating liquid

perk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

verb

• gain or regain energy

gain vigor
verb

• gain or regain energy

perk up
verbv
verb

• gain or regain energy

• cause to be alert and energetic

pick up
verbv
verb

• take and lift upward

• take up by hand

• give a passenger or a hitchhiker a lift

• gather or collect

• get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

• get in addition, as an increase

• take into custody

• buy casually or spontaneously

• register (perceptual input)

• lift out or reflect from a background

• meet someone for sexual purposes

• fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

• improve significantly; go from bad to good

• perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

• eat by pecking at, like a bird

• gain or regain energy

sink in
verbv
verb

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• pass through

Best Hypernyms For PERCOLATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for percolate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
convalesce diffuse dribble filter filtrate perforate recover recuperate spread trickle
Phrases (1)
fan out

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