infiltrate

/ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

2

To cause to penetrate in this way.

3

To pass through something by filtration.

4

To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration.

5

To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.

6

To send (soldiers, spies, etc.) through gaps in the enemy line.

7

To move from a vein, remaining in the body.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing