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PERMEATE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Permeate.

Permeate - as a verb

Spread or diffuse through

Example: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diffuseimbueinterpenetratepervaderiddle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pass through

Example: "Water permeates sand easily"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filterpercolatesink in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Penetrate mutually or be interlocked

Example: "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interpenetrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Permeate - as a noun

A watery by-product of milk production.

Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.

Example Sentences

"The smell of coffee permeated the room."
"The sound of music permeated the air."
"The feeling of excitement permeated the crowd."
"The rainwater permeated through the cracks in the roof."
"The news of the scandal quickly permeated throughout the office."
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Word Game Points

Is PERMEATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, permeate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERMEATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PERMEATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, permeate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERMEATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PERMEATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, permeate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERMEATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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