assimilate — to absorb and integrate people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to absorb and integrate people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɪməˌleɪt/
Korean meaning: 흡수하다, 동화시키다
Korean pronunciation: 어**시**멀레이트
Example Sentences
- The vampire tried to assimilate into human society, but kept ordering his coffee 'extra bloody'.
- Children assimilate languages much faster than adults.
- The robot struggled to assimilate human emotions and kept saying 'I am happy beep beep'.
assimilate
VERB//əˈsɪməˌleɪt//
to absorb and integrate people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture
A newcomer assimilates into the local community through shared cooking activities
Don't simulate - truly assimilate, eliminate the divide!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assimilare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'similare' (to make similar), derived from 'similis' meaning 'like' or 'similar'. The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French.
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“The vampire tried to assimilate into human society, but kept ordering his coffee 'extra bloody'.”
“Children assimilate languages much faster than adults.”
“The robot struggled to assimilate human emotions and kept saying 'I am happy beep beep'.”
“Companies need time to assimilate new technologies into their workflow.”
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