English to English verb
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spread or diffuse through | | Example: An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration music penetrated the entire building His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
source: wordnet30
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pass through | | Example: Water permeates sand easily
source: wordnet30
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penetrate mutually or be interlocked | | Example: The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot
source: wordnet30
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To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; -- applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand. | | source: webster1913
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