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ASSIMILATE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Assimilate.

How to pronounce assimilate:

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Assimilate - as a verb

Take up mentally

Example: "He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorb10ingest7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18larn4learn5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become similar to one's environment

Example: "Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adapt8adjust14conform14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dissimilate14

Make similar

Example: "This country assimilates immigrants very quickly"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dissimilate14

Take (gas, light or heat) into a solution

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imbibe12

Become similar in sound

Example: "The nasal assimilates to the following consonant"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dissimilate14

Assimilate - as a noun

Something that is or has been assimilated.

Example Sentences

"In order to assimilate into the new culture, she learned the local language."
"The school aims to help students assimilate into society through various programs."
"It took him a few weeks to assimilate all the information from the training."
"The company has a policy to assimilate new employees quickly and efficiently."
"The immigrant community worked hard to assimilate into their new homeland."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSIMILATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assimilate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSIMILATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ASSIMILATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assimilate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSIMILATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ASSIMILATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assimilate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSIMILATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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