Definitions for permeate

permeate per·me·ate

Spelling: [pur-mee-eyt]
IPA: /ˈpɜr miˌeɪt/

Permeate is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 207 anagrams from letters in permeate (aeeemprt).

Definitions for permeate

verb (used with object)

  1. to pass into or through every part of:
  2. to penetrate through the pores, interstices, etc., of.
  3. to be diffused through; pervade; saturate:

verb (used without object)

  1. to become diffused; penetrate.

Origin of permeate

1650-60; Latin permeātus past participle of permeāre to pass through. See per-, meatus

Examples for permeate

But its presence speaks to the contradictions that permeate Muslim society.

The aromatic quality of the odours that permeate the air suggests that word.

When they are counted by hundreds, we can permeate and trim and compromise.

The fumes of bad tobacco and whisky began to permeate the closet.

It is this which enables fire and air to permeate the flesh.

The New York Times editorial page does not permeate across all of America.

As AOL evolved, this ethos of personalization began to permeate the entire user experience.

But it seems fair to say they permeate his thinking, and past slights have not been forgotten.

The truth that he taught was a truth that was to permeate every thought and every act of life.

The colors, lines, and shapes that permeate the film are truly a sight to behold.

Word Value for permeate
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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