Pervade

v. t.	1.	To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate. [imp. & p. p. Pervaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Pervading.] That labyrinth is easily pervaded. - Blackstone.
	2.	To pass or spread through the whole extent of; to be diffused throughout. A spirit of cabal, intrigue, and proselytism pervaded all their thoughts, words, and actions. - Burke.

Verb

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pervade - spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building" Synonyms: imbue, permeate, diffuse, interpenetrate, penetrate

bespread, besprinkle, breathe, brew, charge, color, crawl with, creep with, decoct, dredge, dye, entincture, extend throughout, flavor, honeycomb, imbrue, imbue, impregnate, infuse, instill, interpenetrate, leave no void, leaven, occupy, overrun, overspread, overswarm, percolate, permeate, season, steep, suffuse, swarm with, teem with, temper, tincture, tinge, transfuse

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