Dictionary Check: permeate

"permeate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

verb

spread or diffuse through

Example: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"
verb

pass through

Example: "Water permeates sand easily"
verb

penetrate mutually or be interlocked

Example: "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"
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