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assimilate
[uh-sim-uh-leyt, uh-sim-uh-lit, -leyt]
verb (used with object)
to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb.
He assimilated many new experiences on his European trip.
to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a dominant social group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust.
to assimilate the new immigrants.
Physiology.to convert (food) to substances suitable for incorporation into the body and its tissues.
to cause to resemble (usually followed by to orwith ).
to compare; liken (usually followed by to orwith ).
Phonetics.to modify by assimilation.
verb (used without object)
to be or become absorbed.
to conform or adjust to the customs, attitudes, etc., of a dominant social group, nation, or the like.
The new arrivals assimilated easily and quickly.
Physiology.(of food) to be converted into the substance of the body; be absorbed into the system.
to bear a resemblance (usually followed by to orwith ).
Phonetics.to become modified by assimilation.
noun
something that is assimilated.
assimilate
/ əˈɪɪˌɪ /
verb
(tr) to learn (information, a procedure, etc) and understand it thoroughly
(tr) to absorb (food) and incorporate it into the body tissues
(intr) to become absorbed, incorporated, or learned and understood
to bring or come into harmony; adjust or become adjusted
the new immigrants assimilated easily
to become or cause to become similar
(usually foll by to) phonetics to change (a consonant) or (of a consonant) to be changed into another under the influence of one adjacent to it
(n) often assimilates to ŋ before (k), as in ``include''
Other Word Forms
- assimilator noun
- nonassimilating adjective
- reassimilate verb
- unassimilated adjective
- unassimilating adjective
- well-assimilated adjective
- ˈˌٴǰ noun
- ˈپ adjective
- ˈپly adverb
- ˈ adjective
- ˈ adverb
- ˌˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of assimilate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of assimilate1
Example Sentences
The so-called invading force of my generation assimilated to the point where our kids are named Brandon and Ashley in all sorts of spellings.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau defended the exception by claiming that "they can be assimilated easily into our country."
Efforts to "assimilate" travellers into Scottish society were first documented in the late 1800s, with the authorities wanting to force Gypsies into "normal" housing.
In America, I faced the usual immigrant struggles: racism, bullying and the pressure to assimilate.
Costume designer Celeste Jennings illustrates their differences through clothing choices that reflect Sade’s more marginalized status and Mina’s more assimilated reality.
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