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Third Person
penetrates
Present Participle
penetrating
Past Tense
penetrated
Past Participle
penetrated
1
to move through something, typically overcoming resistance
transitive
- The bullet was designed to penetrate armor for increased effectiveness.
- With determination, he managed to penetrate the dense jungle.
- The drill easily penetrated the hard surface, creating a hole.
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2
to comprehend or grasp the meaning or significance of something
transitive
- It took me some time to penetrate the complexity of the novel's themes.
- She struggled to penetrate the dense scientific jargon in the research paper.
- With diligent study, she was able to penetrate the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
- It can be challenging to penetrate the cultural nuances of a foreign language.
- Through thoughtful reflection, he was able to penetrate the deeper meaning behind the poet's words.
3
to become clear or fully understood
- Despite its complexity, the concept eventually penetrated and became clear to everyone in the room.
- After multiple explanations, the idea finally penetrated, and he saw its significance.
- It was a difficult concept to grasp at first, but with perseverance, it eventually penetrated.
- The gravity of the situation didn't penetrate until they saw the devastating effects firsthand.
- The significance of the historical event slowly penetrated as they studied it in more depth.
4
to insert a sexual organ into that of the sexual partner
transitive
- He slowly penetrated her, eliciting a moan of pleasure.
- He penetrated his partner slowly, savoring the intimacy of their connection.
5
to spread or permeate deeply into something
transitive
- The aroma of freshly baked bread penetrated the entire house.
- Sunlight penetrated the thick canopy, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor.
- Despite the closed windows, the sound of traffic penetrated the quiet of the room.
- The scent of roses penetrated the garden, attracting bees and butterflies.
- The scent of pine trees penetrated the air, signaling their arrival in the forest.
6
to gain unauthorized entry into an organization or system
transitive
- Despite heightened security measures, spies managed to penetrate the enemy's defense system.
- The undercover agent worked tirelessly to penetrate the criminal organization and gather evidence.
- With forged identification, they were able to penetrate the restricted area of the military base.
- The infiltrator posed as a legitimate employee to penetrate the company's ranks and gather intelligence.
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