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penetrate

[ˈpɛnɪtreɪt]

penetrate Definition

  • 1to pierce or pass into or through something
  • 2to enter into and spread through an area, group, etc.
  • 3to understand or discover something that is hidden or secret

Using penetrate: Examples

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

  • Example

    The bullet penetrated his chest.

  • Example

    The company is trying to penetrate the European market.

  • Example

    The spy penetrated the enemy's headquarters.

  • Example

    It took years for her to penetrate the mystery surrounding her father's death.

penetrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for penetrate

Antonyms for penetrate

Phrases with penetrate

  • penetrate someone's mind

    to understand what someone is thinking or feeling

    Example

    It's difficult to penetrate his mind and know what he's really thinking.

  • to successfully enter and establish oneself in a new market

    Example

    The company has been trying to penetrate the Asian market for years.

  • penetrate someone's defenses

    to overcome someone's resistance or barriers

    Example

    The hacker was able to penetrate the company's defenses and steal sensitive information.

Origins of penetrate

from Latin 'penetratus', past participle of 'penetrare', meaning 'to put or set inside, thrust into'

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Summary: penetrate in Brief

To 'penetrate' [ˈpɛnɪtreɪt] means to pierce or pass into something, enter and spread through an area or group, or understand something hidden or secret. Examples include 'The bullet penetrated his chest,' 'The company is trying to penetrate the European market,' and 'It took years for her to penetrate the mystery surrounding her father's death.' The phrase 'penetrate someone's mind' means to understand their thoughts or feelings.