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Interpenetrate

usgb/ˌɪntərˈpenɪtreɪt/Volume
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Sensory BlendPlay
Use to describe how senses, like taste or sight, combine in a complex manner. SlideThe colors in the painting interpenetrate to give an illusion of depth.
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Intangible MergePlay
Often used for abstract concepts, not just physical mixing. SlideThe two cultures interpenetrate so deeply that their origins become indistinct.
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Metaphorical UsePlay
Can be used metaphorically to describe concepts like ideas or emotions merging together. SlideTheir ideas interpenetrate, creating a shared understanding.