interpenetrate
/,intə'penitreit/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To spread or diffuse through something completely; to permeate: To move into and throughout every part of something, filling or affecting it thoroughly.
- To penetrate mutually; to be interlocked or intertwined: For two or more things to pass into or through each other, becoming blended or interconnected.
Usage Examples
Verb (to permeate):
- The scent of jasmine interpenetrated the entire garden.
- A sense of calm interpenetrated the room after the meditation session.
Verb (to penetrate mutually):
- In a healthy relationship, the partners' lives and interests interpenetrate.
- The two cultures have interpenetrated over centuries, creating a unique fusion.
Advanced Usage
- "to become interpenetrated": To reach a state of being thoroughly mixed or mutually penetrated.
- Over time, their philosophical views became deeply interpenetrated.
Variants and Related Words
Interpenetration (noun): The act or process of interpenetrating.
- The interpenetration of light and shadow created a beautiful pattern on the wall.
Interpenetrative (adjective): Having the quality of interpenetrating.
- The analysis revealed the interpenetrative nature of social and economic factors.
Synonyms
- Permeate: To spread throughout something; to pervade.
- Pervade: To spread through and be perceived in every part of something.
- Imbue: To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.
- Diffuse: To spread over a wide area or between things.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "interpenetrate".)
Verb
- spread or diffuse through
- An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
- music penetrated the entire building
- His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
- penetrate mutually or be interlocked
- The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot