1verb
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
“The bullet penetrated her chest”
01 Word definition
penetrate
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is PENETRATE a word?
Yes. PENETRATE is a 9-letter verb. pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-E-N-E-T-R-A-T-EHow do you spell PENETRATE?
PENETRATE contains 9 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.
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2verb
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
“It dawned on him that she had betrayed him”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗perforateclickget throughdawncome homeget acrosssink in
02 Letter breakdown
How is PENETRATE spelled?
P1E2N3E4T5R6A7T8E9
03 Word-game status
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About PENETRATE.
How do you spell PENETRATE?
PENETRATE is spelled P-E-N-E-T-R-A-T-E. It contains 9 letters.