v. t.
The translator of Homer should penetrate himself with a sense of the plainness and directness of Homer's style. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]
Things which here were too subtile for us to penetrate. Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To pass; to make way; to pierce. Also used figuratively. [ 1913 Webster ]
Preparing to penetrate to the north and west. J. R. Green. [ 1913 Webster ]
Born where Heaven's influence scarce can penetrate. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
The sweet of life that penetrates so near. Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]