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pervade

/pərˈveɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does pervade mean?

verb

to spread or be present throughout something, especially a feeling or atmosphere; to fill or permeate something completely.

Example

"The smell of freshly baked cookies pervaded the entire house."

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