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assimilate
verb(as-sim-i-late)
take up mentally
Synonyms: absorb, ingest, take in,
assimilate
verb(as-sim-i-late)
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
Synonyms: imbibe,
assimilate
verb(as-sim-i-late)
become similar in sound
Antonyms: dissimilate,
Examples:
The nasal assimilates to the following consonant.
assimilate
verb(as-sim-i-late)
become similar to one's environment
Antonyms: dissimilate,
Examples:
Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly.
assimilate
verb(as-sim-i-late)
make similar
Antonyms: dissimilate,
Examples:
This country assimilates immigrants very quickly.

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