Word Information

Penetrate

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
  • Words with Friends

Definitions for Penetrate

verb
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Synonyms
perforate
Examples
  1. The bullet penetrated her chest
verb
come to understand
Synonyms
fathom bottom
verb
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
Synonyms
click get through dawn come home get across sink in fall into place
Examples
  1. It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
  2. she was penetrated with sorrow
verb
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
Synonyms
infiltrate
Examples
  1. The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor
verb
make one's way deeper into or through
Examples
  1. The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest
verb
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
Examples
  1. Did the molester penetrate the child?
verb
spread or diffuse through
Synonyms
permeate pervade interpenetrate diffuse imbue riddle
Examples
  1. An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
  2. music penetrated the entire building
  3. His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

Scrabble (11 points)

Words with Friends (13 points)

Unscramble "Penetrate"

Words that start with these letters. Example: AB → Above

Words that end in these letters. Example: AB → Rehab

Words that contain letters in this order. Example: AB → Cable

Search for words of a specific length. Example: 5

Search