permeate, inundate, concur, implore, orate: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Word Master set 54. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

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'