pervade

verb
UK: /pəˈveɪd/
US: /pərˈveɪd/

  1. To spread through or be present in every part of something.

    1. The smell of coffee pervades the kitchen.
    2. A feeling of unease seemed to pervade the entire meeting, making people anxious.

  2. If a feeling, idea, or smell pervades something, it spreads through it and is present in every part of it.

    1. The film is pervaded by a sense of sadness.
    2. A strong sense of hope pervaded the country after the elections, giving everyone optimism.

Synonyms

permeate saturate infuse imbue suffuse penetrate
pervade adjective

  1. Having spread throughout something; present in every part.

    1. The pervade scent filled the air.
    2. The pervade feeling of joy at the party was very uplifting to all present.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pervade" in English means: To spread through or be present in every part of something., If a feeling, idea, or smell pervades something, it spreads through it and is present in every part of it..

The phonetic transcription of "pervade" is /pəˈveɪd/ in British English and /pərˈveɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pervade": permeate, saturate, infuse, imbue, suffuse, penetrate.

Example usage of "pervade": "The smell of coffee pervades the kitchen.". More examples on the page.