permeate
VERB
/pɜrmi,eɪt/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
permeate is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3E1R1M3E1A1T1E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does permeate mean?
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Spread or diffuse through.
“An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
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2
Penetrate mutually or be interlocked.
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3
Pass through.
“Water permeates sand easily”
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