infiltrate
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/ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/
verb
R
to secretly enter a place or group to gather information
The undercover cop infiltrated the gang to learn their plans.
R
to gradually enter a substance or material
Water infiltrates the ground, providing moisture for plants.
translation
to secretly enter a place or group to gather information; to gradually enter a substance or material
Word Forms
3rd Present
infiltrates
Past
infiltrated
Perfect
infiltrated
Progressive
infiltrating