How Do You Spell PENETRATE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnɪtɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "penetrate" (/ˈpɛnɪtreɪt/) is spelled with the letter "p" followed by "e-n-e-t-r-a-t-e." The initial "p" is pronounced with a puff of air, indicated by the "p" symbol in IPA. The following vowel sound is a short "e," represented by the "ɛ" symbol. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, represented by the "i" symbol, followed by the consonant cluster "n-t-r," represented by the symbols "n" and "t" respectively. The final syllable has a short "ay" sound, represented by the "eɪ" symbol.

PENETRATE Meaning and Definition

1. Penetrate is a verb that refers to the act of entering or piercing through an object, material, or space. It indicates the process of gaining access to something by forcing oneself or something else through a barrier or obstacle. It can also involve the act of moving through a substance or medium to reach deeper layers or interiors.

   In a physical sense, it specifically relates to the action of making a hole, puncture, or dent in an object or material. This could involve the use of a sharp instrument or tool to break through a surface, such as a needle penetrating the skin or a drill penetrating a wall. In a broader context, penetrate can also describe the act of reaching or extending deeply into something, whether physically or metaphorically.

   Moreover, penetrate can be applied metaphorically to describe the action of understanding, grasping, or comprehending something deeply or thoroughly. In this context, it refers to gaining insight, going beyond surface-level understanding, or delving into the depths of a subject or concept.

   The term also finds use in various contexts, such as military operations, where it may describe the action of infiltrating enemy lines or breaching defenses. Additionally, in more abstract contexts, penetrate can denote the act of penetrating a market, meaning to gain a foothold or establish a presence in a specific industry or segment.

2. To pierce, to pass into the deeper tissues or into a cavity.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To pierce or enter; to pass into the interior; to affect the mind or feelings; to understand; to reach or to find; to make way.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PENETRATE

The word "penetrate" originated from the Latin word "penetrare", which means "to pass through" or "to enter". It ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pen-, which carries the notion of "to push" or "to stab". In Latin, "penetrare" developed the specific meaning of "to enter into deeply" or "to penetrate". Over time, "penetrate" entered Old French as "penetrer" and Middle English as "penetren". Eventually, it evolved into its current form in Modern English.

Idioms with the word PENETRATE

• penetrate into sm or sth The idiom "penetrate into" refers to the action of gaining access or entering deeply into something or someone. It can be used metaphorically to indicate a deep understanding of a subject or to describe someone's ability to go beyond the surface level and delve into the core or essence of something.
• penetrate sth with sth The idiom "penetrate something with something" refers to the act of forcefully or deeply entering or piercing an object or substance using another object or implement. It suggests going beyond the surface or breaking through a barrier. This idiom is often used figuratively to describe the act of gaining deep understanding or insight into a concept, situation, or problem.
• penetrate through sth The idiom "penetrate through something" means to pass through or break through a barrier or obstacle effectively to reach or enter something. It can be used both literally and figuratively.
• penetrate through The idiom "penetrate through" means to pass through or break through a barrier or obstacle, often with significant force or effort. It implies a strong and determined action of going beyond what is normally expected or accepted.

Similar spelling words for PENETRATE

• penetrable,
• penetrator,
• penetrative,
• penetration,
• penetrating,
• penetralia.

Conjugate verb Penetrate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have penetrated

you would have penetrated

he/she/it would have penetrated

we would have penetrated

they would have penetrated

I would have penetrate

you would have penetrate

he/she/it would have penetrate

we would have penetrate

they would have penetrate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been penetrating

you would have been penetrating

he/she/it would have been penetrating

we would have been penetrating

they would have been penetrating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would penetrate

you would penetrate

he/she/it would penetrate

we would penetrate

they would penetrate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be penetrating

you would be penetrating

he/she/it would be penetrating

we would be penetrating

they would be penetrating

FUTURE

I will penetrate

you will penetrate

he/she/it will penetrate

we will penetrate

they will penetrate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be penetrating

you will be penetrating

he/she/it will be penetrating

we will be penetrating

they will be penetrating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have penetrated

you will have penetrated

he/she/it will have penetrated

we will have penetrated

they will have penetrated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been penetrating

you will have been penetrating

he/she/it will have been penetrating

we will have been penetrating

they will have been penetrating

IMPERATIVE

you penetrate

we let´s penetrate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to penetrate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was penetrating

you were penetrating

he/she/it was penetrating

we were penetrating

they were penetrating

PAST PARTICIPLE

penetrated

PAST PERFECT

I had penetrated

you had penetrated

he/she/it had penetrated

we had penetrated

they had penetrated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been penetrating

you had been penetrating

he/she/it had been penetrating

we had been penetrating

they had been penetrating

PRESENT

I penetrate

you penetrate

he/she/it penetrates

we penetrate

they penetrate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am penetrating

you are penetrating

he/she/it is penetrating

we are penetrating

they are penetrating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

penetrating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have penetrated

you have penetrated

he/she/it has penetrated

we have penetrated

they have penetrated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been penetrating

you have been penetrating

he/she/it has been penetrating

we have been penetrating

they have been penetrating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it penetrate

SIMPLE PAST

I penetrated

you penetrated

he/she/it penetrated

we penetrated

they penetrated