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pervade |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pervade \Per*vade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pervaded}; p. pr & vb n. {Pervading}.] [L. pervadere pervasum per + vadere to go to walk. See {Per-}, and {Wade}.] 1. To pass or flow through as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate. 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: pervade v : spread or diffuse through "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration" [syn: {permeate}, {diffuse}, {imbue}]
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