PENETRATES
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of PENETRATES
To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
"Light penetrates darkness."
To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
"I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric."
To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.
"to penetrate one's heart with pity"
Examples of PENETRATES in a Sentence
- "Light penetrates darkness."
- "I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric."
- "to penetrate one's heart with pity"
Word Details
Is PENETRATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PENETRATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PENETRATES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PENETRATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | n | e | t | r | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENETRATES
100 words from the letters in PENETRATES
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How to Use PENETRATES in Word Games
PENETRATES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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