Penetrate — synonyms, definition

1. penetrate (Verb)

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penetrate (Verb) — Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance. ex. "The bullet penetrated her chest"

penetrate (Verb) — Come to understand.

penetrate (Verb) — Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions. ex. "she was penetrated with sorrow"

penetrate (Verb) — Enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members. ex. "The student organization was penetrated by a traitor"

penetrate (Verb) — Make one's way deeper into or through. ex. "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"

penetrate (Verb) — Insert the penis into the vagina or anus of. ex. "Did the molester penetrate the child?"

penetrate (Verb) — Spread or diffuse through. ex. "music penetrated the entire building"

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