Pervade

/pərˈveɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to spread through and be perceived in every part of something.

The scent of fresh coffee pervaded the air as I entered the café.

to be present and apparent throughout something.

A sense of optimism seemed to pervade the atmosphere of the office.

to permeate or saturate.

The principles of justice and fairness pervade the constitution.

to be felt or seen in every part.

Anxiety pervaded the crowd as they awaited the election results.

to spread throughout.

The influence of technology has pervaded all aspects of modern life.

From Latin 'pervadere', meaning 'to go through, penetrate, or spread through'.

pervade the atmosphere

To spread throughout a place, influencing its mood or character.

pervade one's thoughts

To become a predominant thought in someone's mind.

permeate

To spread throughout something, especially a liquid or gas.

infuse

To fill or soak something with a substance.

To be everywhere at once.

The excitement pervaded the concert, making everyone feel electric.

To dominate the atmosphere.

A feeling of unease pervaded the meeting.