penetrate

Sense 1 verb

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

The bullet penetrated her chest

Sense 2 verb

come to understand

Sense 3 verb

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

It dawned on him that she had betrayed him

Sense 4 verb

enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor

Sense 5 verb

make one's way deeper into or through

The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest

Sense 6 verb

insert the penis into the vagina or anus of

Did the molester penetrate the child?

Sense 7 verb

spread or diffuse through

An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration