Meaning & use
pervade
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To spread through and be present throughout every part of something.
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A sense of calm pervaded the house once the children fell asleep.
The smell of fresh bread pervaded the entire bakery.
A note on using this word
Usually used with abstract subjects like feelings, smells, or atmospheres rather than physical objects; the adjective form is 'pervasive.'
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