Pervade: meaning, definitions and examples

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pervade

 

[ pəˈveɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to spread throughout

To pervade means to spread throughout or be present throughout something. It implies a sense of permeation or saturation.

Synonyms

fill, imbue, infiltrate, permeate, saturate

Examples of usage

  • The smell of fresh coffee pervaded the entire house.
  • An air of tension pervaded the room as they waited for the results.
  • The feeling of excitement pervaded the crowd at the concert.
  • The sense of calm pervaded the atmosphere in the garden.
  • The music pervaded every corner of the auditorium.

Translations

Translations of the word "pervade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permeio

🇮🇳 व्याप्त होना

🇩🇪 durchdringen

🇮🇩 menyebar

🇺🇦 пронизувати

🇵🇱 przenikać

🇯🇵 広がる

🇫🇷 imprégner

🇪🇸 impregnar

🇹🇷 yayılmak

🇰🇷 퍼지다

🇸🇦 ينتشر

🇨🇿 prostupovat

🇸🇰 preniknúť

🇨🇳 弥漫

🇸🇮 prežemati

🇮🇸 smjúga

🇰🇿 таралу

🇬🇪 გავრცელება

🇦🇿 yayılmaq

🇲🇽 impregnar

Etymology

The word 'pervade' originated from the Latin word 'pervadere', which means 'to go through'. It has been used in English since the 17th century, evolving from its Latin roots to convey the idea of spreading throughout or being present throughout something. The word has maintained its essence of permeation and saturation over the centuries, becoming a common term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,591, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.