Synonyms: fathom, penetrate, bottom
Definition: come to understand
Similar words: understand
Definition: know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
Usage: She did not understand her husband; I understand what she means
Synonyms: penetrate, perforate
Definition: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Usage: The bullet penetrated her chest
Similar words: move into, get in, get into, go in, go into, enter, come in
Definition: to come or go into
Usage: the boat entered an area of shallow marshes
Synonyms: diffuse, penetrate, permeate, pervade, interpenetrate, imbue, riddle
Definition: spread or diffuse through
Usage: An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration; music penetrated the entire building; His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
Similar words: penetrate, perforate
Definition: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Usage: The bullet penetrated her chest
Synonyms: penetrate
Definition: insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
Usage: Did the molester penetrate the child?
Similar words: enter, infix, insert, introduce
Definition: put or introduce into something
Usage: insert a picture into the text
Synonyms: penetrate
Definition: make one's way deeper into or through
Usage: The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest
Similar words: go on, advance, march on, progress, move on, pass on
Definition: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Usage: Time marches on
Synonyms: penetrate, infiltrate
Definition: enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
Usage: The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor
Similar words: fall in, get together, join
Definition: become part of; become a member of a group or organization
Usage: He joined the Communist Party as a young man