percolate
verbUK /ˈpɜːkəleɪt/
US /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/
When a liquid slowly moves down through something, like water through coffee grounds.
The hot water percolates through the coffee grounds and drips into the pot.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To spread slowly through a group of people or a place.
The good news percolated through the office by lunchtime.
3. To make coffee in a percolator.
Grandma percolated a fresh pot of coffee for breakfast.
4. To become lively or active after a quiet time.
The party began to percolate once the music started.