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1.
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
The bullet penetrated her chest
2.
come to understand
3.
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
she was penetrated with sorrow
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enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
5.
make one's way deeper into or through
The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest
6.
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
Did the molester penetrate the child?
7.
spread or diffuse through
music penetrated the entire building
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derived forms
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1. Penetrate / Past
penetrated
2. Penetrate / Third Person
penetrates
3. Penetrate / Present Participle
penetrating
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