penetrate

Meanings

• Verb

  To pass or enter something, typically a solid substance, completely through a barrier or an opening.

  - "The bullet penetrated the metal plate."
  - "The water penetrated the roof and caused damage to the ceiling."

• Verb

  To understand or perceive the full significance or implications of something.

  - "After studying the data, I began to penetrate its meaning."
  - "The investigative journalist finally managed to penetrate the inner workings of the corporation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penetrate
penetrate , fate , create , mate , great , hate

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Variants

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penetrate , penetrated , penetrates , penetrating , penetrate someone's disguise

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Forms

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penned down, penetrated, penetrating, penetrates, penetratedly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to pierce' or 'to prick' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'penetrate' comes from the Latin word 'penetrare', which means 'to pierce' or 'to prick'.

2. The deepest part of the ocean, known as the Challenger Deep, is the only place on Earth that is truly dark and permanently penetrated by sunlight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infiltrate: To enter a place or group secretly or under false pretenses, typically in order to gain information or cause damage.

2. Perforate: To make a hole or holes in something, typically using a sharp instrument.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'penetrate' often represents an exploration or discovery of hidden truths or meanings. It can also symbolize a deep emotional connection or intimacy.

How to Memorize "penetrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bullet or other object passing completely through a barrier or opening.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word as meaning 'to understand deeply' or 'to discover hidden truths'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the word 'penetrate' being written in sand or on a piece of paper, and imagine the water or wind erasing it, representing the idea of something being completely gone or understood.

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