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[ verb ] pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Synonyms Examples "The bullet penetrated her chest" Used in print (The Christian Science Monitor,...)Robert_Riefling , who gave the only piano recital of the recently concluded 23 rd Beethoven_Festival , penetrated deep into the spirit of the style . ([Anonymous,] "What You Should Know About Air...)If you have a house which heat does n't penetrate easily , your unit will have less heat to remove . (Thomas Anderson, Here Comes Pete Now....)This light did not penetrate very far back into the hall , and my eyes were hindered rather_than aided by the dim daylight entering through the fan vents when I tried to pick_out whatever might be lying , or squatting , on the floor below . (Ann Ritner, Seize a Nettle....)The government_offices were being opened but they were n't being opened fast enough and meanwhile the cold penetrated everything . |
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[ verb ] come to understand
Used in print (J. H. Hexter, "Thomas More: On the Margins...)To others whose concern it is to penetrate the significance of Christian_Humanism , the Renaissance elements are of primary concern . Related terms |
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[ verb ] become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
Examples "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him" "she was penetrated with sorrow" Used in print (Harry Olesker, Impact....)Emotionally , they penetrated him not at_all . Related terms |
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[ verb ] spread or diffuse through
Synonyms Examples "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration" "music penetrated the entire building" Related terms |
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[ verb ] make one's way deeper into ar through
Examples "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest" Related terms |
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[ verb ] enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
Synonyms Examples "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor" Related terms |
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[ verb ] insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
Examples "Did the molester penetrate the child?" Related terms |
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