CEFR C1

pervade

verb

Meaning

Spread through and be perceived in every part of something.

Examples

A sense of optimism seemed to pervade the atmosphere during the celebration.
The scent of pine needles pervaded the forest air after the light rain.

Synonyms: fill, spread, permeate, saturate

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pervade (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pərˈveɪd/

Definition

Spread through and be perceived in every part of something.

Examples

A sense of optimism seemed to pervade the atmosphere during the celebration.
The scent of pine needles pervaded the forest air after the light rain.
Political corruption continued to pervade the local government for decades.

How to Use pervade

pervade something (collocation): To spread throughout a specific area or entity. — "The music seemed to pervade every corner of the hall."
be pervaded by something (prepositional phrase): To be completely filled or influenced by a quality or substance. — "The entire novel is pervaded by a sense of melancholy."

Synonyms of pervade

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