penetrate (Meaning)
penetrate (v)
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
come to understand
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
make one's way deeper into or through
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
spread or diffuse through
penetrate (v. t.)
To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to effect an entrance into; to pierce; as, light penetrates darkness.
To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to touch with feeling; to make sensible; to move deeply; as, to penetrate one's heart with pity.
To pierce into by the mind; to arrive at the inner contents or meaning of, as of a mysterious or difficult subject; to comprehend; to understand.
penetrate (v. i.)
To pass; to make way; to pierce. Also used figuratively.
Synonyms & Antonyms of penetrate
Synonyms:
- wander (into)
- drop in
- breeze (in)
- burst (in or into)
- infringe
- pop (in)
- intrude
- stray (into)
- trespass
- waltz (in)
- encroach
- infiltrate
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
penetrate Sentence Examples
- The piercing gaze of the eagle penetrated the depths of the forest.
- The sharp knife penetrated the butter with ease.
- The laser beam penetrated the glass, leaving a small hole.
- The trench digger's shovel penetrated the hard-packed soil.
- The explorer's flashlight beam penetrated the darkness of the cave.
- The music of the band penetrated the walls of the concert hall.
- The truth penetrated her defenses, leaving her emotionally vulnerable.
- The aroma of the freshly brewed coffee penetrated the room, tantalizing the senses.
- The cold air penetrated his clothes, sending shivers down his spine.
- The roots of the mighty oak tree penetrated the earth, anchoring it firmly in place.
FAQs About the word penetrate
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance, come to understand, become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions, enter a group or organization i
pierce, access, enter, set foot in,invade, step into, wander (into), drop in, breeze (in),burst (in or into)
depart, leave,leave, depart,exit, exit,
The piercing gaze of the eagle penetrated the depths of the forest.
The sharp knife penetrated the butter with ease.
The laser beam penetrated the glass, leaving a small hole.
The trench digger's shovel penetrated the hard-packed soil.
