ASSIMILATE


Meaning of ASSIMILATE in English

/ əˈsɪməleɪt; NAmE / verb

1.

[ vn ] to fully understand an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself :

The committee will need time to assimilate this report.

2.

assimilate (sb) (into / to sth) to become, or allow sb to become, a part of a country or community rather than remaining in a separate group :

[ v ]

New arrivals find it hard to assimilate.

[ vn ]

Immigrants have been successfully assimilated into the community.

3.

[ vn ] [ often passive ] assimilate sth into / to sth to make an idea, a person's attitude, etc. fit into sth or be acceptable :

These changes were gradually assimilated into everyday life.

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Latin assimilat- absorbed, incorporated, from the verb assimilare , from ad- to + similis like.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.