SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
pervade
verb
To spread throughout or be present in every part.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Be present throughout
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Usage distinction
Return to topPervade often describes an atmosphere or influence present throughout; saturate suggests complete or excessive filling.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See pervade in use
A sense of anticipation pervaded the crowded theater.
A preference for narrow passages seemed to pervade the design, appearing in market alleys, courtyard entrances, and routes between gardens.
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