Definitions

1. verb

to spread throughout something, typically in a gradual or subtle way

“The smell of freshly baked cookies began to pervade the entire house.”

2. noun

the act or process of spreading throughout something

“The pervade of darkness in the abandoned mine was unsettling.”

3. verb (transitive)

to fill or permeate (something) thoroughly

“The fragrance of the perfume began to pervade the air.”

4. verb (intransitive)

to affect or influence (something) thoroughly

“Fear began to pervade the group’s decisions.”