[v] Penetrate meaning (go into or through) with 5 examples

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[v] Penetrate meaning (go into or through) with 5 examples

Definition:

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penetrate
/ˈpɛn.əˌtreɪt/
(go into or through)
To move into or pass through something, often with effort.

Example Sentences:

The knife could easily penetrate the soft fruit.
Sunlight penetrated through the thick forest canopy.
The bullet failed to penetrate the body armor.
Rainwater penetrated the cracks in the wall.
The explorers were able to penetrate the dense jungle after days of effort.

Common Usage Tip(s):

"Penetrate" is commonly used for physical actions but can also describe spreading through or reaching deeply into something.
Often paired with materials like "wood," "armor," or "skin."