Permeate
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Sensory Association
Use 'permeate' when a sensation like smell or sound fills an area completely. The aroma of spices permeated the market, creating a vivid sensory experience.
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Metaphorical Use
'Permeate' can be used figuratively to describe ideas or qualities spreading within a group or society. The spirit of revolution permeated the hearts of the people.
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Not Instantaneous
The process of permeating often suggests a gradual spread rather than an immediate one. A sense of calm slowly permeated the room as the music played.