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permeate

verb/ˈpɜr.mi.eɪt/

to spread throughout something or pass through it

The smell of fresh cookies began to permeate the kitchen as they were baking.

pervadeinfusesaturate
word origin — from Latin 'permeare' which means 'to pass through'

Word Master — Set 54

Set 54 of Word Master covers 5 words: permeate, inundate, concur, implore, orate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. permeate · verb/ˈpɜr.mi.eɪt/

    to spread throughout something or pass through it

    The smell of fresh cookies began to permeate the kitchen as they were baking.

    Synonyms: pervade, infuse, saturate

    Origin: from Latin 'permeare' which means 'to pass through'

  2. inundate · verb/ˈɪnʌndeɪt/

    to overwhelm with a large number or volume

    The heavy rain will inundate the streets and make it hard to drive.

    Synonyms: overwhelm, flood, swamped

    Origin: from Latin 'inundare', meaning 'to overflow' or 'to flood'

  3. concur · verb/kənˈkɜr/

    to agree or have the same opinion

    I concur with your idea about improving the park.

    Synonyms: agree, consent, assent

    Origin: from Latin 'concurrere' meaning 'to run together'

  4. implore · verb/ɪmˈplɔr/

    to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

    She implored her friend to help her with the project.

    Synonyms: beg, beseech, plead

    Origin: from Latin 'implorare', which means to call upon or to entreat earnestly

  5. orate · verb/ˈɔːreɪt/

    to speak in a formal or dignified manner

    The teacher asked the students to orate their ideas about the project in front of the class.

    Synonyms: address, speak, lecture

    Origin: from Latin 'orare', meaning 'to pray or speak'