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assimilating

[əˈsɪmɪleɪtɪŋ]

assimilating Definition

  • 1to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb
  • 2to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust

Using assimilating: Examples

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

  • Example

    The immigrants are assimilating into the local culture.

  • Example

    She is having trouble assimilating the new information.

  • Example

    The company is assimilating several smaller businesses into its operations.

assimilating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assimilating

Antonyms for assimilating

Phrases with assimilating

  • to conform to or adopt the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like

    Example

    He had to assimilate to the local culture when he moved to a new country.

  • to become part of or integrate into a group, nation, or the like

    Example

    The new employees are slowly assimilating into the company culture.

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

    Example

    The school promotes cultural assimilation by encouraging students to learn about different cultures.

Origins of assimilating

from Latin 'assimilatus', meaning 'made like'

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Summary: assimilating in Brief

'Assimilating' [əˈsɪmɪleɪtɪŋ] means to take in and incorporate as one's own, or to bring into conformity with the customs or attitudes of a group. It is often used to describe the process of adapting to a new culture or environment, as in 'The immigrants are assimilating into the local culture.' Synonyms include 'absorb,' 'integrate,' and 'incorporate,' while informal equivalents include 'fit in' and 'blend in.'