Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penetrate
verb
/ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪt/
Definition
To pass into or through something.
Examples
- The needle can penetrate the fabric easily.
- He tried to penetrate the mystery of her behavior.
- Light can penetrate through the fog in the early morning.
Meaning
To go into or through an object, space, or group, often with a sense of reaching beyond the surface.
Synonyms
- pierce
- enter
- infiltrate
- permeate
- break through
