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permeate Synonyms

Another word for permeate

Choosing another word for permeate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To spread throughout or pass through the pores, crevices, or interstices of a substance, space, or material.

Usage Example

"The rich aroma of freshly baked bread began to pervade every room of the house."

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pervade
Strong
saturate
penetrate
infuse
imbue
suffuse
infiltrate
impregnate

• verb (Context 2)

To become widespread, present, or influential throughout an organization, culture, or body of work (of an idea, attitude, or feeling).

Usage Example

"A sense of optimism and curiosity seemed to pervade the entire research department."

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pervade
Strong
imbue
infuse
suffuse
penetrate

• noun (Context 3)

A liquid or gas that has passed through a semipermeable membrane during a filtration process.

Usage Example

"During the ultrafiltration of milk, the watery filtrate containing lactose and minerals is separated from the concentrated protein."

Strongest
filtrate

Opposites of permeate

The opposite of permeate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

retentate
See all opposites of permeate

• Nearby Words

permanently
permeability
permeable
permeate
permissible
permissibly
permission

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Permeate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/permeate
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