Synonyms for permeate

Verb

1. permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, penetrate, perforate

usage: spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"

2. percolate, sink in, permeate, filter, penetrate, perforate

usage: pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"

3. interpenetrate, permeate, penetrate, perforate

usage: penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"