Pervade (Verb)
Meaning
Spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- A sense of anxiety began to pervade every aspect of her life.
- Permeable walls allowed noise to pervade the quiet rooms.
- Loud arguments and raised voices began to pervade the once peaceful household.
- Fear started to pervade the city when multiple crimes occurred within a short span.
- Euphoria seemed to pervade the entire stadium as their team made the winning shot.