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Penetrates

Verb / ˈpenʌˌtreɪts / Another word for penetrates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'penetrates' means to pierce or pass into or through something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The bullet penetrates the wall.
  2. The sunlight penetrates through the clouds.
  3. The roots of the tree penetrate the soil.
  4. The knife penetrates the fruit.
  5. The sound of the music penetrates my ears.

Quotes

  • Love penetrates the world like a particle of light. - Rabindranath Tagore
  • Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson
  • The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself. - Augustine of Hippo

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