PENETRATE


Meaning of PENETRATE in English

verb

1.

Synonyms: enter 1, come (in), go in, ingress

Related Word: encroach, invade, trespass

2.

to enter or go through by or as if by overcoming resistance

the icy wind penetrated the heavy parka

Synonyms: pierce

Related Word: bore, perforate, prick, puncture; jab, knife, stab; drill, drive

3.

Synonyms: permeate , charge, compenetrate, impenetrate, impregnate, interpenetrate, percolate, pervade, saturate, transfuse

Related Word: insert, insinuate, interpolate, introduce

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