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English to English verb
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pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance |  | Example: The bullet penetrated her chest
source: wordnet30
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come to understand | | source: wordnet30
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become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | | Example: It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
she was penetrated with sorrow
source: wordnet30
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enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members | | Example: The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor
source: wordnet30
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make one's way deeper into or through | | Example: The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest
source: wordnet30
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insert the penis into the vagina or anus of | | Example: Did the molester penetrate the child?
source: wordnet30
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spread or diffuse through | | Example: An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
source: wordnet30
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To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to effect an entrance into; to pierce; as, light penetrates darkness. | | source: webster1913
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To pass; to make way; to pierce. Also used figuratively. | | source: webster1913
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