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come to understand pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest" insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?" make one''s way deeper into ar through; "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest" enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members; "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor" spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building" become clear or enter one''s consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow" |
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