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assimilate

[əˈsɪmɪleɪt]

assimilate Definition

  • 1to become similar to something or someone else, or to make someone or something become similar to something or someone else
  • 2to absorb information, ideas, or culture into a wider society or group, often changing it in the process

Using assimilate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assimilate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It takes time to assimilate to a new culture.

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    The immigrants found it difficult to assimilate into the mainstream society.

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    She was able to assimilate the new information quickly.

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    The company has been working to assimilate new technologies into their products.

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    The school aims to assimilate students from diverse backgrounds into a cohesive community.

assimilate Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with assimilate

  • to become part of a larger group or society by adopting its customs, values, and behaviors

    Example

    The refugees struggled to assimilate into the local community.

  • to become similar to or blend in with something or someone else

    Example

    The new employee was able to assimilate with the team quickly.

  • the process by which a person or group's culture comes to resemble that of another group

    Example

    The policy of cultural assimilation was criticized for erasing the unique identities of minority groups.

Origins of assimilate

from Latin 'assimilatus', meaning 'made like'

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Summary: assimilate in Brief

'Assimilate' [əˈsɪmɪleɪt] means to become similar to something or someone else, or to make someone or something become similar to something or someone else. It can also refer to absorbing information, ideas, or culture into a wider society or group. Examples include 'It takes time to assimilate to a new culture' and 'The company has been working to assimilate new technologies into their products.' Phrases like 'assimilate into' and 'cultural assimilation' denote the process of becoming part of a larger group or society by adopting its customs, values, and behaviors.

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