permeate
/ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/verb
To spread through every part of something, such as a place, substance, or group.
Example sentences
- “The smell of fresh bread permeated the whole house.”
- “A sense of fear permeated the small town after the robbery.”
- “Rainwater slowly permeates the soil and reaches the roots.”
Used for smells and liquids, and also for ideas or feelings: humor permeates the novel. 'Permeable' describes material that liquids can pass through.