Penetrate

To go into or through something, like when a pencil goes through a piece of paper.

Examples

• The rain was so heavy that it could penetrate the ground and help the plants grow.
• When we built our fort, we used blankets to cover the walls and make sure no light could penetrate inside.
• In science class, we learned how the roots of trees can penetrate the soil to find water and nutrients.

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