Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /pərˈveɪdə/
KK: /pərˈveɪdər/
Definition
Something that spreads throughout or is present everywhere.
Example
The scent of flowers was a pervader in the garden, filling the air with sweetness.
Conversation

Have you ever noticed how a good mood can be a real pervader in the room?

Definitely! It's amazing how people's energy can change the atmosphere.

Right? It feels like happiness just spreads everywhere.

Exactly! A positive vibe can really uplift everyone around.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
influencer
saturator
permeator
Antonyms
remover
dissolver
extractor
Root Explanation
Pervader → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through) and "vadere" (meaning to go or to walk). The word describes something that goes through or spreads throughout an area.
Memory Tip
Think of something that 'goes through' ('per-') an area, like a scent or a feeling spreading everywhere.
Visually Confused Words
evader
persuader
pleader
parader