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PERMEATE

Definition:

[verb] spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"
Synonyms: pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue
[verb] pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"
Synonyms: percolate, sink in, filter
[verb] penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"
Synonyms: interpenetrate