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PERCOLATES Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word percolates. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word percolates. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For PERCOLATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for percolates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
convalesce diffuse dribble filter filtrate percolate perforate recover recuperate spread trickle
Phrases (1)
fan out

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