Synonyms of permeate

permeate

verb

ˈpər-mē-ˌāt 

as in to penetrate

to spread throughout

the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penetrate
• suffuse
• pervade
• flood
• interpenetrate
• pass (into)
• saturate
• percolate (into)
• transfuse
• diffuse (through)
• impregnate
• infuse
• fill (up)
• riddle
• imbue
• soak
• steep
• drench
• glut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of permeate

And all of that is starting to permeate throughout the economy, showing up particularly in labor shortages and higher costs for building supplies across other industries. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Our editors were surprised to find that most of the apple ciders tasted very similar, with a hint of spice and a warm appley sweetness that permeated each sip. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

His professional partner, Emma (Michelle Keegan), is a headstrong presence in the force and consistently confronts the everyday sexism that permeates the office. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

For both job seekers and employers, AI has already permeated almost every step of the hiring process, from evaluating resumes to writing cover letters. — Sophie Caldwell juhohn Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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