#1 assimilate v. [absorb, ingest, take in] take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe". wn
#2 assimilate v. become similar to one's environment; "Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly". wn
#3 assimilate v. make similar; "This country assimilates immigrants very quickly". wn
#4 assimilate v. [imbibe] take (gas, light or heat) into a solution. wn
#5 assimilate v. become similar in sound; "The nasal assimilates to the following consonant". wn
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