Definitions for permeates

permeates per·me·ate

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

Permeates is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 484 anagrams from letters in permeates (aeeemprst).

Definitions for permeates

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 permeates

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

Examples for permeates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Word Value for permeates
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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