Associations to the word «Penetrate»

Wiktionary

PENETRATE, verb. To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
PENETRATE, verb. (figuratively) To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
PENETRATE, verb. To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.
PENETRATE, verb. To infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence.
PENETRATE, verb. To insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina or anus.

Dictionary definition

PENETRATE, verb. Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest".
PENETRATE, verb. Come to understand.
PENETRATE, verb. Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow".
PENETRATE, verb. Enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members; "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor".
PENETRATE, verb. Make one's way deeper into or through; "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest".
PENETRATE, verb. Insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?".
PENETRATE, verb. Spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats