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dictionary.pt

assimilate

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐ.si.mi.laɾ/as·si·mi·lar

Definitions

2
1

To take in and integrate; to make something similar or part of a whole.

Usage examples

“The body needs time to assimilate nutrients.”
“The company tried to assimilate the new work practices.”

Common combinations

assimilate knowledgeassimilate informationassimilate into a culture
2

To understand fully; to grasp the meaning of something.

Usage examples

“The student hasn't yet assimilated the concept of derivatives.”
“He read the text but didn't assimilate it.”

Common combinations

assimilate an ideaassimilate a lesson