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Synonyms & Similar Words
absorb
acclimate
acculturate
adapt
adjust
amalgamate
blend
combine
conform
integrate
merge
naturalize
incorporate
unify
harmonize
synchronize
attune
accommodate
align
affiliate
associate
commingle
mingle
fuse
unify
consolidate
coordinate
Meaning of Assimilate
The primary meaning of the word "Assimilate" is to take in and understand something, or to become a part of a different group or culture.
Definitions
- To take in and understand something, especially information or ideas
- * To become a part of a different group or culture, and to start to behave like its members
- * To make something a part of a larger whole, or to make different things work together
Etymology of Assimilate
The word "Assimilate" comes from the Latin words "ad" (to) and "similis" (like), and the suffix "-ate" (which forms a verb)
Historically, the word has been used to describe the process of becoming similar to something or someone else, whether it be a culture, a group, or an idea
Example Uses
- The new employee will need some time to assimilate into the company culture
- * It took her a while to assimilate the new information and understand the concept
- * The immigrants struggled to assimilate into the new society, but eventually found their place