assimilate

Intermediate

/əˈsɪməˌleɪt/

verb
To adjust or become similar

assimilate in a sentence

  • “He quickly assimilated into the new culture.”
  • “Children need to assimilate new ideas.”
  • “They found it hard to assimilate to American society.”
  • “Schools were used to assimilate the children of immigrants.”

What does “assimilate” mean?

assimilate (verb) means to adjust or become similar. It is pronounced /əˈsɪməˌleɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "assimilate" mean?
assimilate (verb) means: To adjust or become similar
How do you pronounce "assimilate"?
"assimilate" is pronounced /əˈsɪməˌleɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "assimilate" in a sentence?
Here is "assimilate" used in a sentence: He quickly assimilated into the new culture.

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