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to assimilate
01
to fully comprehend and integrate information or ideas
Transitive: to assimilate information or ideas
Examples
Students took time to assimilate the historical events discussed in class, connecting them to broader societal contexts.
With patience and practice, language learners can assimilate grammar rules and vocabulary more effectively.
02
to make something resemble another
Transitive: to assimilate sth to sth
Examples
The design was assimilated to the original blueprint, ensuring consistency.
The small businesses assimilated their operations to the larger corporations' methods.
03
to integrate into a new environment, often by adopting its language, norms, values, and practices
Intransitive: to assimilate into a new environment
Examples
Immigrants often face challenges as they try to assimilate into a new society while preserving their cultural identity.
The company encouraged new employees to assimilate quickly into its corporate culture by attending orientation programs.
04
to change a sound in a word so that it becomes more like another neighboring sound
Transitive: to assimilate a speech sound
Examples
The " n " sound in " ten bucks " is often assimilated to sound like " m, " making it sound like " tem bucks. "
When speaking quickly, the " t " in " cat food " is assimilated to sound like " k, " resulting in " cak food. "
05
(of organisms) to absorb and incorporate nutrients or substances from their environment into their own tissues or cells
Transitive: to assimilate nutrients or substances
Examples
The plants assimilate nutrients from the soil through their roots.
The bacteria assimilated the sugars in the environment for energy.
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