permeate
/ˈpɜːrmieɪt/
per · me · ate
ˈpɜːr · mi · eɪt
English Definition
v. to spread throughout something
Significado en Español
permeabilizar, penetrar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thấm nhuần
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “permeate”:
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A
pervade
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B
avoid
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C
evade
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D
escape
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A — pervade.
“permeate” means v. to spread throughout something
Common questions about “permeate”
What does “permeate” mean?
permeate — v. to spread throughout something. In Chinese: 渗透.
How do you pronounce “permeate”?
permeate is pronounced /ˈpɜːrmieɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · me · ate.
Is “permeate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. permeate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
