Penetrate

verb
'pɛnɪ,treɪt

Verb

  • spread or diffuse through

    music penetrated the entire building

    Similar:DiffuseImbueInterpenetratePermeatePervade
    Type of:Perforate
  • pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

    The bullet penetrated her chest

    Similar:Perforate
    Type of:Enter
  • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

    she was penetrated with sorrow

    Similar:ClickDawn
  • insert the penis into the vagina or anus of

    Did the molester penetrate the child?

    Type of:IntroduceEnterInfix
  • make one's way deeper into or through

    The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest

    Type of:AdvanceProgress
  • enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

    Similar:Infiltrate
    Type of:Join
  • come to understand

    Similar:BottomFathom
    Type of:Understand

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