Vocabulary

Permeate

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
spread throughout (something); pervade.
Urdu meaning
پھیلانا، سرایت کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. Digitisation, financial inclusion and the absorption of emerging technologies are still in their infancy and yet to permeate transaction structures.
  2. But the revolution will power ahead nonetheless, especially as technologies for secure cashless transactions permeate further.
  3. Vile discriminatory practices permeate every sphere of life, even unlikely spaces.
  4. Women`s issues now permeate mainstream discussions, from economic inclusion to security frameworks.
  5. Women`s issues now permeate mainstream discussions, from economic inclusion to security frameworks.
Synonyms
pervade, spread through, fill, filter through, diffuse through, imbue, penetrate, pass through, percolate through

Antonyms
exit، uncut، recede، hard
Curator example
“the aroma of soup permeated the air”

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