Permeate

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜr.mi.eɪt/

Definitions of permeate

verb to spread throughout; to pass through every part of

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of fresh bread permeates the bakery.

A2 The music from the party permeated through the walls.

B1 The sense of fear permeated the town after the recent crime.

B2 The feeling of excitement permeated the stadium as the winning goal was scored.

C1 The aroma of spices permeated the air as we walked through the market.

C2 The tension between the two countries permeated every aspect of their diplomatic relations.

Examples of permeate in a Sentence

formal The scent of flowers began to permeate the room, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

informal The smell of fresh bread permeated the bakery, making everyone hungry.

slang The music was so loud at the party, it permeated through the walls and into the neighboring houses.

figurative The feeling of excitement seemed to permeate through the crowd as they waited for the concert to begin.

Grammatical Forms of permeate

• past tense: permeated
• plural: permeates
• comparative: more permeable
• superlative: most permeable
• present tense: permeate
• future tense: will permeate
• perfect tense: has permeated
• continuous tense: is permeating
• singular: permeate
• positive degree: permeate
• infinitive: to permeate
• gerund: permeating
• participle: permeated

Origin and Evolution of permeate

First Known Use: 1656 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'permeate' originated from the Latin word 'permeare', which means 'to pass through'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'permeate' has retained its original meaning of passing through or spreading throughout, but has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to describe ideas or emotions spreading through a group or society.