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assimilate

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assimilate ˈsɪməˌleɪt/ verb
assimilates; assimilated; assimilating
assimilate
ˈsɪməˌleɪt/
verb
assimilates; assimilated; assimilating
Britannica Dictionary definition of ASSIMILATE
[+ object] : to learn (something) so that it is fully understood and can be used
[+ object] : to cause (a person or group) to become part of a different society, country, etc.
[no object] : to adopt the ways of another culture : to fully become part of a different society, country, etc.
[+ object] : to adopt (something) as part of a larger thing

— assimilation

/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ noun [noncount]