Definition of penetrates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • penetrates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • penetrates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • penetrates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of penetrates


  • enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. infiltrate
  • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions (verb)

    Examples

    1. she was penetrated with sorrow

    Synonyms

    1. click
    2. come home
    3. dawn
    4. fall into place
    5. get across
    6. get through
    7. sink in
  • spread or diffuse through (verb)

    Examples

    1. music penetrated the entire building

    Synonyms

    1. diffuse
    2. imbue
    3. interpenetrate
    4. permeate
    5. pervade
    6. riddle
  • pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance (verb)

    Examples

    1. The bullet penetrated her chest

    Synonyms

    1. perforate
  • come to understand (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bottom
    2. fathom
  • insert the penis into the vagina or anus of (verb)

    Examples

    1. Did the molester penetrate the child?
  • make one's way deeper into or through (verb)

    Examples

    1. The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest

See definition of penetrates in Merriam Webster