word
Assimilate
Uh-SIH-muh-layt
/ʌˈsɪmʌˌleɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
assimilate
Dictionary meaning
To become similar to one's environment.
Examples
- Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly.
- This country assimilates immigrants very quickly.
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