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   assimilate

   /əˈsɪmɪleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. take in and understand fully (information or ideas): "Marie tried to assimilate the week's events"
   • ▪ absorb and integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture: "pop trends are assimilated into the mainstream with alarming speed" Similar subsumeincorporateintegrateabsorbengulfswallow uptake overco-optnaturalizeadoptembraceacceptadmitrare:acculturate
   • ▪ become absorbed and integrated into a society or culture: "the older generation had more trouble assimilating"
   • ▪ (of the body or any biological system) absorb and digest (food or nutrients): "the sugars in the fruit are readily assimilated by the body" Similar absorbtake inacquirepick upgraspcomprehendunderstandlearnmasterdigestingestimbibedrink insoak ininformal:get the hang ofget
   • 2. regard as similar; liken: "philosophers had assimilated thought to perception"
   • ▪ become similar: "the Churches assimilated to a certain cultural norm"
   • ▪ make (a sound) more like another in the same or next word: "the ‘v’ in ‘fivepence’ may be assimilated to a voiceless ‘f’ (because of the ‘p’)"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin assimilat- ‘absorbed, incorporated’, from the verb assimilare, from ad- ‘to’ + similis ‘like’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. assimilable adjective
   • 2. assimilative adjective
   • 3. assimilatory adjective

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2. www.enotalone.com › article › personal-growth9 Ways to Master Assimilation and Thrive in a New Culture

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   1 day ago · Maintain Openness: Approach new experiences with an open mind and a willingness to adapt. Set Personal Goals: Define what successful assimilation looks like for you and work towards those goals. Stay Connected to Your Roots: Keep in touch with your cultural heritage through traditions, food, and celebrations.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › assimilatorAssimilator - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs.

4. oxfordre.com › religion › displayReligion and Native American Assimilation, Resistance, and...

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   22 hours ago · Peyote religion, however, emerged as a distinct phenomenon as the U.S. government sought to consolidate its power through an aggressive campaign to assimilate Native peoples to white, (mostly Protestant) Christian cultural norms in the late 19th century.

5. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › difference-betweenWhat Is the Difference Between Absorption and Assimilation? -...

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   4 days ago · Like, it converts glucose into glycogen which is a complex carbohydrate used for storage and also amino acids into proteins. Note: Assimilation is basically the conversion of a nutrient into the fluid or solid substance of the body, by the processes of digestion and absorption.

6. www.educationalwave.com › pros-and-cons-of-assimilationPros and Cons of Assimilation - EducationalWave

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   1 day ago · Takeaways. Assimilation promotes social cohesion and unity within diverse communities. It can lead to economic growth by creating more opportunities for individuals. However, assimilation may result in the loss of cultural diversity and unique traditions. Individuals may face challenges with identity and a sense of belonging.

7. www.yahoo.com › entertainment › plastique-tiara-enteringPlastique Tiara On Entering ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars ... -...

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   8 hours ago · Plastique Tiara has wowed fans ever since she first stepped into the werkroom in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11. Now that she’s back for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 9, Tiara said she ...

8. isismagazine.org.uk › 2024 › 07Why should we assimilate? – The Isis

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   3 days ago · None of the things I did to assimilate made me feel better, which is why I decided to write this article as a warning and a reminder to myself. We should not assimilate. Oxford is a unique place, and getting a place here is unique enough, which no doubt we will be praised for years to come, but when you are at Oxford, there is a lot of pressure on being something more than you already are.