What is the meaning of permeate?

Spread or diffuse through.
- usage: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
- synonyms: pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle
Pass through.
- usage: "Water permeates sand easily"
- synonyms: percolate, sink in, filter
Penetrate mutually or be interlocked.
- usage: "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"
- synonyms: interpenetrate

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