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to pervade
01
to spread throughout and be present in every part of something
Transitive: to pervade a space
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
pervade
3rd person singular
pervades
Present participle
pervading
Past simple
pervaded
Past participle
pervaded
Examples
The aroma of freshly baked bread pervaded the entire bakery, enticing customers from afar.
02
to exist or be noticeable throughout a space, situation, or environment
Transitive: to pervade a space
Examples
A sense of tension pervaded the office after the announcement of layoffs.
