percolate (n.)

  1. the product of percolation

    percolate (v.)

  1. permeate or penetrate gradually; the fertilizer leached into the ground

    [ Syn: leach ]

  2. spread gradually; Light percolated into our house in the morning'

  3. prepare in a percolator; percolate coffee'

  4. cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent

  5. pass through; Water permeates sand easily

    [ Syn: sink in , permeate , filter ]

  6. gain or regain energy; I picked up after a nap

    [ Syn: perk up , perk , pick up , gain vigor ]

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