English to English
verb
- pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
The bullet penetrated her chest.
source: WordNet 3.0
- come to understand
source: WordNet 3.0
- become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
It dawned on him that she had betrayed him.
She was penetrated with sorrow.
source: WordNet 3.0
- enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make one's way deeper into or through
The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest.
source: WordNet 3.0
- insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
Did the molester penetrate the child?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- spread or diffuse through
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration.
Music penetrated the entire building.
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to effect an entrance into; to pierce; as, light penetrates darkness.
source: Webster 1913
- To pass; to make way; to pierce. Also used figuratively.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [pénitret] Tumalab; tumagós. sumuut
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
