pervades; pervaded; pervading
formal
: to spread through all parts of (something)
A sense of excitement pervaded the room. [=everyone in the room felt excited]
: to exist in every part of (something)
A feeling of great sadness pervades the film.
Art and music pervade every aspect of their lives.
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“Pervade.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pervade. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.
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