PENETRATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Penetrate.
How to pronounce penetrate:
US
Penetrate - as a verb
Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Example: "The bullet penetrated her chest"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perforate14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come inenter5get inget intogo ingo intomove intoHyponyms (Broadly Related)
dig intopoke intoprobe9cut5
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Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
Example: "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
click13come homedawn8fall into placeget acrossget throughsink inEnter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
Example: "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infiltrate13Make one's way deeper into or through
Example: "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"
Insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
Example: "Did the molester penetrate the child?"
Spread or diffuse through
Example: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diffuse14imbue9interpenetrate16permeate12pervade13riddle8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He tried to penetrate the dense fog with his flashlight."
"The bullet failed to penetrate the reinforced steel plate."
"The company aims to penetrate the overseas market next year."
"The detective had to penetrate the criminal organization to gather evidence."
"The climber attempted to penetrate the ice wall using his ice axe."
Word Game Points
Is PENETRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penetrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENETRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PENETRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penetrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENETRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PENETRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penetrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENETRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.