definition of
[permeate]

[1] #1 permeate v. [pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle] spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks". wn

[2] #2 permeate v. [percolate, sink in, filter] pass through; "Water permeates sand easily". wn

[3] #3 permeate v. [interpenetrate] penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot". wn