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Sink In (Verb)

Pass through; "Water permeates sand easily".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The fragrance of essential oils can eventually sink in through the skin for better absorption.
Vapors from the dehumidifier can sink in and cause moisture issues with the walls and flooring.
Dyes applied to fabrics need time to sink in and truly fix themselves to eliminate fading.
Fumes released from spray cans can sink in through various materials, polluting the indoor air quality.
Chemicals in cleaning products can sink in through plastics and cause damage or discoloration if mixed.

Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

It slowly began to sink in that he had made a terrible mistake by quitting his job.
The news finally began to sink in a few hours after the accident when she realized the full extent of her injuries.
As she walked through the empty house, the reality of her parents' divorce finally began to sink in.
The weight of his responsibilities as a single father started to sink in, and he felt overwhelmed.
It took her several days for the severity of her illness to sink in, and she was in denial until then.