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assimilate
verbgeneral usecommon/ɐ.si.mi.laɾ/as·si·mi·lar
Definitions
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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.”
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Common combinations
assimilate an ideaassimilate a lesson