permeate

/pˈɝmieɪt/

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Verb
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"
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pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"
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penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"

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