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Permeate
Sensory Association![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'permeate' when a sensation like smell or sound fills an area completely. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/7WHfyGaq0VZTBmEh6pT5K0Rgq0.webp)
Metaphorical Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Permeate' can be used figuratively to describe ideas or qualities spreading within a group or society. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/kblvbws743M7luVcZYWwGMulds.webp)
Not Instantaneous![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The process of permeating often suggests a gradual spread rather than an immediate one. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/g8TqjIcZmtrj9cLxCrdEQQ0qTfs.webp)