penetrate

1. Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance (synset 201230239)
   "The bullet penetrated her chest"
   is a type of: come in, enter, get in, get into, go in, go into, move into - to come or go into
   subtypes:

   • dig into, poke into, probe - examine physically with or as if with a probe
   • cut - penetrate injuriously
   • interpenetrate, permeate - penetrate mutually or be interlocked
   • strike - pierce with force
   • break - pierce or penetrate
   • foray - briefly enter enemy territory
   • poke into - enter briefly
   • creep in, sneak in - enter surreptitiously
   • diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle - spread or diffuse through
   • honeycomb - penetrate thoroughly and into every part
   • pierce - make a hole into
   • pierce, thrust - penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
   • pierce - cut or make a way through
   • tunnel - force a way through
   • filter, percolate, permeate, sink in - pass through
   • grain, ingrain - thoroughly work in
   • immerse, plunge - thrust or throw into
   • force, storm - take by force
   • ooze through - run slowly and gradually
   same as: perforate
2. Come to understand (synset 200730916)
   is a type of: understand - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
   same as: bottom, fathom
3. Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions (synset 200593150)
   "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"
   causes: understand - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
   same as: click, come home, dawn, fall into place, get across, get through, sink in
4. Enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members (synset 202440481)
   "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor"
   is a type of: fall in, get together, join - become part of; become a member of a group or organization
   same as: infiltrate
5. Make one's way deeper into or through (synset 201997063)
   "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"
   is a type of: advance, go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
6. Insert the penis into the vagina or anus of (synset 201424657)
   "Did the molester penetrate the child?"
   is a type of: enter, infix, insert, introduce - put or introduce into something
7. Spread or diffuse through (synset 201231635)
   "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
   is a type of: penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
   subtypes: spiritise, spiritize - imbue with a spirit
   same as: diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle

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