penetrate
verb/ˈpɛnəˌtreɪt/
Frequency rank: #7,249 most common English word
Meaning
to pass into or through something, especially something difficult to get through.
Example sentence
The scientists were amazed that the radio waves could penetrate the thick concrete walls.
Synonyms & related words
- pierce
- permeate
- infiltrate
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