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Definition assimilate in American English

assimilate verb

verb
/əˈsɪmɪˌleɪt/
1

to help someone feel that they are part of a community or culture rather than feeling foreign

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absorb absorption accept
1.1

to begin to consider yourself part of a community or culture rather than being foreign

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absorb absorption accept
2

to take in an idea or information and make it part of your knowledge so that you can use it effectively

Example

Picasso assimilated an amazing variety of techniques in his art.

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measure come up with judge
3

to take in and use food or other nutrients

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digest assimilate go down
Definition assimilate in American English