assimilate meaning and definition

ASSIMILATE verb

Definition of assimilate (verb)

1. take up mentally
   • "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
   • synonyms: absorb, ingest, take in
2. become similar to one's environment
   • "Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly"
   • antonym: dissimilate
3. make similar
   • "This country assimilates immigrants very quickly"
   • antonym: dissimilate
4. take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
   • synonyms: imbibe
5. become similar in sound
   • "The nasal assimilates to the following consonant"
   • antonym: dissimilate