Meaning of the word pervade in English

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pervade

US /pɚˈveɪd/
UK /pɚˈveɪd/

Verb

1.

When qualities, characteristics, or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:

Example:
The movie movie is a reflection of the violence that pervades our culture.
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