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PERMEATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Permeates.

Permeates - 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)

Example Sentences

"The aroma of freshly baked bread permeates the entire house."
"The sound of music permeates the air at the concert."
"The smell of flowers permeates the garden in springtime."
"His enthusiasm for the project permeates the entire team."
"The tension in the room permeates the atmosphere."
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Word Game Points

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

PERMEATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PERMEATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, permeates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERMEATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PERMEATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, permeates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERMEATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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