1
[ 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....)

At_last , sitting there , in the familiar surroundings , the truth began to sink_in .

(Peter Field, Rattlesnake Ridge....)

But I want this to sink_in awhile .

Related terms

understand

2
[ verb ] be diffused thoroughly

Examples

"Sunlight percolated the entire house"

3
[ verb ] pass through

Examples

"Water permeates sand easily"

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