penetrates

verb

spread or diffuse through

insert the penis into the vagina or anus of

make one's way deeper into or through

enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

come to understand

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

Roots

penetrarepenetr- · Latin · enter, pierce

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