infiltrate
2 synonyms for infiltrate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To secretly gain entry into an organization or place, often to spy or cause harm.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pass through
How to use infiltrate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
infiltrate an organization
infiltrate enemy lines
infiltrate a network
Etymology
From Medieval Latin infiltratus, ultimately from in- ("into") plus filtrare ("to filter").
Full origin of infiltrate →Frequently asked questions
What does “infiltrate” mean?
The word “infiltrate” means to secretly gain entry into an organization or place, often to spy or cause harm. In plain terms, to sneak into a place or group without being noticed, or to seep gradually into something.
How do you pronounce “infiltrate”?
“Infiltrate” is pronounced IHN-fihlt-rayt (/ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “infiltrate” in a sentence?
Here is “infiltrate” used in a sentence: “The agent managed to infiltrate the smuggling ring within weeks.”
What part of speech is “infiltrate”?
“Infiltrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “infiltrate” come from?
The word “infiltrate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin infiltratus, ultimately from in- ("into") plus filtrare ("to filter").
Is “infiltrate” a common word?
“Infiltrate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “infiltrate” have?
“Infiltrate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to secretly gain entry into an organization or place, often to spy or cause harm.
