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Meaning of infiltrate
to secretly or gradually become part of a group or organization
Etymology of infiltrate
The word "infiltrate" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "into" and "filtrare" meaning "to filter", and the suffix "-ate" which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of entering or spreading into a place or group, often secretly or gradually
Synonyms
Definitions
- To enter or gain access to a place, group, or organization, especially secretly or illegally
- * To spread or flow into something, especially gradually or secretly
Usage Examples
- The spy was able to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters by posing as a janitor
- * The new idea infiltrated the market and quickly became popular
- * The hackers tried to infiltrate the company's computer system