sink in
Verb
Meaning
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
pass through
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It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
she was penetrated with sorrow
Water permeates sand easily
A mushroom anchor will normally sink in the silt to the point where it has displaced its own weight in bottom material, thus greatly increasing its holding power.
Cold air will sink in on the backside of this storm and the wind will stay strong.
But if you make it more personal and (say) "We're going to wash our hands to keep grandma safe" that might sink in better," he said.