CEFR B2

penetrated

verb

Meaning

Passed into or through something, often by overcoming resistance or moving through a barrier.

Examples

Sunlight penetrated the dusty windows of the abandoned attic.
The needle easily penetrated the thick fabric of the leather jacket.

Synonyms: entered, pierced, infiltrated, permeated

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penetrated (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪd/

Definition

Passed into or through something, often by overcoming resistance or moving through a barrier.

Examples

Sunlight penetrated the dusty windows of the abandoned attic.
The needle easily penetrated the thick fabric of the leather jacket.
New marketing strategies helped the company penetrate the competitive international market.

How to Use penetrated

penetrate into (prepositional phrase): To move or force a way into a space or area. — "The explorers struggled to penetrate into the dense jungle."
penetrate the market (collocation): To succeed in selling products in a new area. — "The brand hopes to penetrate the market in Asia by next year."

Synonyms of penetrated

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