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Infiltrates Meaning in English

word · lemma: infiltrate

ˈɪnfɪɫˌtɹeɪt
IN-fil-trayts
ˈɪnfɪltɹˌeɪts
IN-fil-trayts

Definition

To enter or pass into a place or group secretly and gradually, often to get information or do harm. It can also mean for a liquid or substance to spread slowly into something.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, scientific, or military contexts. Common phrases: 'infiltrates the organization,' 'water infiltrates the soil.' Can be for people, liquids, or substances. Avoid confusing with invade (which implies force, not secrecy).

Spanish: infiltra - se cuela (persona, contexto informal)Portuguese (BR): infiltra - penetra (líquido, agente)Portuguese (PT): infiltra - penetra (líquido, agente)Chinese (Simplified): 渗透 - 潜入Chinese (Traditional): 滲透 - 潛入Hindi: घुसपैठ करता है - रिसता हैArabic: يتسلل - ينفذBengali: গুপ্তভাবে প্রবেশ করে - ধীরে ধীরে ছড়িয়ে পড়েRussian: проникает - просачиваетсяJapanese: 潜入する - 浸透するVietnamese: thâm nhập - thấm vàoKorean: 침투하다Turkish: sızar - gizlice girerUrdu: دراندازی کرتا ہے - سرایت کرتا ہےIndonesian: menyusup - meresap

Example Sentences

The spy infiltrates the enemy's headquarters.

basic

Rainwater infiltrates the soil.

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He infiltrates the group to get information.

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Sometimes cancer infiltrates nearby tissues before doctors can detect it.

natural

Social media infiltrates almost every part of our lives these days.

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The undercover officer slowly infiltrates the criminal network.

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