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   Pervade , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pervaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Pervading.] [L. pervadere, pervasum; per + vadere to go, to walk. See Per-, and Wade.]
   To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate.
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   That labyrinth is easily pervaded.
   Blackstone.
   
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   To pass or spread through the whole extent of; to be diffused throughout.
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   A spirit of cabal, intrigue, and proselytism pervaded all their thoughts, words, and actions.
   Burke.
   
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