verb🔗ShareTo enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce."Light penetrates darkness."actionphysicsbodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand."Despite the teacher's complicated explanation, Maria could not penetrate the concept of calculus. "mindabilityachievementcommunicationlogicphilosophyeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply."The teacher's inspiring speech penetrated her students' hearts, motivating them to work harder. "sensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence."The spy team was tasked with penetrating the enemy's camp to gather intelligence about their troop movements. "militarywarpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina or anus."a male elephant comes up and penetrates the female elephant"bodysexactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo move a piece past the defending pieces of one's opponent."The chess player skillfully penetrated the opponent's defenses, capturing the queen. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading