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   penetrate

   /ˈpɛnɪtreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. go into or through (something), especially with force or effort: "the shrapnel had penetrated his head" Similar piercepuncturemake a hole inperforatestabprickprobegorespikestickimpaletransfixbore (through)drill (through)lance
   • ▪ (of a man) insert the penis into the vagina or anus of (a sexual partner).
   • 2. gain access to (an organization, place, or system), especially when this is difficult to do: "M15 had been penetrated by Russian intelligence" Similar infiltrateslip intosneak intocreep intoinsinuate oneself intoworm one's way intomake inroads intoinvadeintrude onoverrun
   • ▪ (of a company) begin to sell its products in (a particular market or area): "the company has succeeded in penetrating Western motorcycle markets"
   • 3. succeed in understanding or gaining insight into (something complex or mysterious): "I could never penetrate his thoughts" Similar understandcomprehendapprehendfathomgraspperceivediscernget to the bottom ofsolveresolvemake outmake sense ofinterpretpuzzle outwork outfigure outunraveldeciphermake head or tail ofinformal:crackgettumble tolatch on tocotton on tosuss outtwig
   • ▪ be fully understood or realized by someone: "as his words penetrated, she saw a mental picture of him with Dawn" Similar be understoodbe comprehendedbe taken inbe graspedbecome clearregistermake an impressionget throughsink infall into placedawncome homeinformal:click

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin penetrat- ‘placed or gone into’, from the verb penetrare; related to penitus ‘inner’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPENETRATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PENETRATE definition: 1. to move into or through something: 2. to succeed in becoming part of an organization, etc. and…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › penetratePenetrate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PENETRATE is to pass into or through. How to use penetrate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Penetrate.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › penetratePENETRATE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Penetrate definition: to pierce or pass into or through. See examples of PENETRATE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPENETRATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   penetrate. (penɪtreɪt ) Word forms: penetrates , penetrating , penetrated. 1. verb. If something or someone penetrates a physical object or an area, they succeed in getting into it or passing through it. X-rays can penetrate many objects. [VERB noun] His men had been ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to penetrate the area. [VERB noun]

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › penetratePenetrate - definition of penetrate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To enter, pass into, or force a way into: The needle penetrated the skin. Light penetrated the forest canopy. The soldiers penetrated enemy territory. 2. a. To enter into and permeate: The sound of the piano penetrated each room of the house. b.