penetrate
/ˈpɛnətreɪt/
verb
- To go into or through something, often with force or effort.
- Sunlight penetrated the dark room through a small window.
- The explorers tried to penetrate the dense jungle.
- The nail easily penetrated the soft wood.
- To understand or see through something that is difficult or hidden.
- It took a while for the truth to penetrate his stubborn mind.
- Her sharp questions penetrated his calm exterior.
- Scientists hope to penetrate the mysteries of the deep ocean.
- To enter an organization or group secretly in order to gain information.
- The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's headquarters.
- The hacker tried to penetrate the company's computer system.
- Undercover agents penetrated the criminal network.
Synonyms