penetrated

[ˈpenɪtreɪtɪd]

penetrated Definition

  • 1succeeded in forcing a way into or through something
  • 2succeeded in becoming part of a particular group, organization, etc.

Using penetrated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penetrated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bullet penetrated the wall.

  • Example

    The company has successfully penetrated the market.

  • Example

    The virus has penetrated the computer system.

penetrated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for penetrated

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Phrases with penetrated

  • penetrate someone's mind

    to be understood or become known by someone

    Example

    The message finally penetrated his mind and he realized what he had to do.

  • to pass through the outer layer of something

    Example

    The knife easily penetrated the surface of the fruit.

  • to gain insight into something that is hidden or mysterious

    Example

    Through meditation, she was able to penetrate the veil of illusion and see reality as it truly is.

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Summary: penetrated in Brief

To 'penetrate' [ˈpenɪtreɪtɪd] means to force a way into or through something, or to become part of a particular group or organization. It can refer to physical objects like bullets or viruses, or more abstract concepts like ideas or markets. Examples include 'The bullet penetrated the wall.' and 'The company has successfully penetrated the market.'