Definition of "pervades" [pervades]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pervade. (verb)

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• "A noble and forcible simplicity of expression pervades the old Norman French in which the romances of chivalry were first written, which is well reflected in the English of Sir Thomas"
• "He said that the attitude that "pervades" a large portion of the Joint Special Operations Command, which is part of the military's special forces branch and which has carried out secret missions to kill American targets, is one that supports "changing mosques into cathedrals.""
• "The suit alleges that the investment bank's personnel-review system is used to promote men and that a men-first culture "pervades" the company's operations."