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List of meaning for penetrate

to blend into a group or organization or to gain entry

penetrate, perforate(verb)

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

"The bullet penetrated her chest"

penetrate, fathom, bottom(verb)

come to understand

click, get through, dawn, come home, get across, sink in, penetrate, fall into place(verb)

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

"It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"

infiltrate, penetrate(verb)

enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

"The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor"

penetrate(verb)

make one's way deeper into or through

"The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"

penetrate(verb)

insert the penis into the vagina or anus of

"Did the molester penetrate the child?"

permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle(verb)

spread or diffuse through

"An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"

to go or come in or into

a needle penetrated the heavy canvas only with great effort

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