definition of
[assimilate]

[1] #1 assimilate v. [absorb, ingest, take in] take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe". wn

[2] #2 assimilate v. become similar to one's environment; "Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly". wn

[3] #3 assimilate v. make similar; "This country assimilates immigrants very quickly". wn

[4] #4 assimilate v. [imbibe] take (gas, light or heat) into a solution. wn

[5] #5 assimilate v. become similar in sound; "The nasal assimilates to the following consonant". wn