penetrated

[ˈpenɪtreɪtɪd]

penetrated Definition

• 1. succeeded in forcing a way into or through something
• 2. succeeded 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

• permeated
• pierced
• entered

Antonyms for penetrated

• exited
• withdrew

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.

• penetrate the surface

  to pass through the outer layer of something

  Example

  The knife easily penetrated the surface of the fruit.

• penetrate the veil

  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.'