English dictionary
assimilate
verbPronunciation
əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- become similar to one's environment
verb
- make similar
verb
- become similar in sound
verb
- take up mentally
verb
- take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
Example sentences
Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly
This country assimilates immigrants very quickly
The nasal assimilates to the following consonant
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe