Synonyms of pervade

pervade

verb

pər-ˈvād 

as in to suffuse

to spread throughout

the delicious scent of roasting turkey pervaded the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffuse
• penetrate
• permeate
• flood
• interpenetrate
• percolate (into)
• pass (into)
• saturate
• fill (up)
• diffuse (through)
• transfuse
• impregnate
• riddle
• infuse
• imbue
• soak
• steep
• drench
• glut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pervade

Still, the image of Curry’s fierce Frank-N-Furter continues to pervade pop culture — even if that wasn’t his original intention. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait. — Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

As usual, that passion for both motorsport and motoring in general pervaded the show lawn, festooned with 218 cars from 14 different nations, all divided into nearly 30 classes. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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