Definition

To pass through a filter or porous material, often referring to liquids, or to spread gradually in a lively manner.

Example

The coffee will percolate through the filter, creating a rich flavor.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the ideas from our last meeting started to percolate among the team?

Yeah, it's great to see everyone getting excited about them.

I think when people share their thoughts, it really helps them percolate more effectively.

Absolutely! Collaboration makes everything flow better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A liquid that has passed through a filter or porous material, often used in the context of brewing coffee or extracting flavors.

Example

The coffee was made from a rich percolate that had been brewed for several hours.

Conversation

Have you tried the coffee I made this morning?

Not yet, is it good?

Yeah, I let it percolate for a while, so it's really rich.

Definition

To cause a liquid to pass through a filter or porous material, often used in the context of making coffee.

Example

She decided to percolate some coffee for the morning meeting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to percolate coffee using a traditional method?

No, I usually just use a drip coffee maker.

I think it's fun to watch the water percolate through the grounds.

Root Explanation

Percolate → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through) and "colare" (meaning to strain or filter). The word describes the process of a liquid passing through a filter or porous substance.

Memory Tip

Think of a liquid moving 'through' ('per-') a filter to 'strain' ('colare') it — that's how percolate means to filter or seep through.

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