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permeate

verb/ˈpɜr.miˌeɪt/

to spread throughout or pass through something

The strong aroma of the spices began to permeate the air, filling the kitchen with a delightful scent.

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word origin — from Latin permeare, meaning 'to traverse, pass through'.