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Definition of infiltrate:

To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance; to filter into or through something.
To penetrate gradually; - sometimes used reflexively.

Synonyms:

fall into place, worm, bottom, dawn, foist, pass across, riddle, get across, join, interpenetrate, edge, diffuse, pass over, fathom, click, sink in, perforate, filter, invade, enter, transit, get through, wind, come home, move through, work.

infuse (part of speech: verb)
- glut,
- soak,
- infuse,
- pervade,
- instill,
- penetrate,
- suffuse,
- saturate,
- permeate,
- seethe,
- fill,
- imbue,
- impregnate
pass (part of speech: verb)
- leach,
- infuse,
- pass through,
- percolate,
- permeate,
- flush
insert (part of speech: verb)
- inset,
- penetrate,
- embed,
- insinuate,
- interpose,
- inject,
- pierce,
- insert,
- lodge,
- introduce,
- intrude,
- implant

Usage examples:

In all cases the tumour tends to infiltrate the surrounding tissues indiscriminately.

- "Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.", Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson.
In severe cases, fortunately but rarely seen, the blood so escaping continues to infiltrate, and separate the tissues until it is seen to be freely oozing at the region of the coronet.

- "Diseases of the Horse's Foot", Harry Caulton Reeks.
The nipping air began to infiltrate his dressing gown, and Roger returned to the kitchen, his small, lively face alight with zest.

- "The Haunted Bookshop", Christopher Morley.