- present tense form of pervade (3rd person singular).
pervades
Example Sentences
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“In the culture of fear that pervades the PLA, these new appointees may not give Xi the frank advice he needs,” Wuthnow said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Mar. 8, 2026
For years, researchers have been documenting the gender bias that pervades the profession.
From Salon β Feb. 28, 2026
Such skittishness pervades every step of the off-site development process, said Apoorva Pasricha, chief operation officer at Cloud Apartments, a San Francisco-based start-up.
From Los Angeles Times β Feb. 14, 2026
But the Telegraph Neil McCormick awarded four stars, noting: "The overwhelming emotional mood is relief. It pervades the songs, a self-soothing blanket of gratitude that she has been rescued from solitude."
From BBC β Oct. 3, 2025
Silence pervades everything until the Doorman yawns and licks his lips.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
