PERCOLATES Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word percolates. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PERCOLATES
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filters | 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 | ||||||||
infiltrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices • enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members • pass into or through by filtering or permeating • pass through an enemy line; in a military conflict | ||||||||
leaks | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape • soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi • a euphemism for urination • the discharge of a fluid from some container • unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information verb • tell anonymously • be leaked • enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure • have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out | ||||||||
oozes | 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 | ||||||||
permeates | verbv | |||||||
verb • spread or diffuse through • pass through • penetrate mutually or be interlocked | ||||||||
seeps | verbv | |||||||
verb • pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings | ||||||||
soaks | verbv | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) • washing something by allowing it to soak verb • submerge in a liquid • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • cover with liquid; pour liquid onto • leave as a guarantee in return for money • beat severely • make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) • become drunk or drink excessively • fill, soak, or imbue totally • heat a metal prior to working it | ||||||||
strains | 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 | ||||||||
trickles | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
permeate | verbv | |||||||
verb • spread or diffuse through • pass through • penetrate mutually or be interlocked | ||||||||
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 |