Definitions for: Pervade

[v] spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"

Webster (1913) Definition: Per*vade", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pervaded; p. pr. &
vb. n. Pervading.] [L. pervadere, pervasum; per + vadere to
go, to walk. See Per-, and Wade.]
1. To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or
interstice; to permeate.

That labyrinth is easily pervaded. --Blackstone.

2. To pass or spread through the whole extent of; to be
diffused throughout.

A spirit of cabal, intrigue, and proselytism
pervaded all their thoughts, words, and actions.
--Burke.

Synonyms: diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate

See Also: perforate, spiritise, spiritize

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