assimilate
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for assimilate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To take in and fully understand new information or ideas.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
dissimilate
How to use assimilate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
assimilate information
assimilate into society
culturally assimilate
Etymology
From Late Latin assimilatus, from Latin ad- plus similis ("like, similar") — a doublet of "assemble".
Full origin of assimilate →Frequently asked questions
What does “assimilate” mean?
The word “assimilate” means to take in and fully understand new information or ideas. In plain terms, to take in and become similar to your surroundings — whether that's new knowledge or a new culture.
How do you pronounce “assimilate”?
“Assimilate” is pronounced uh-SIHM-ih-layt (/əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “assimilate” in a sentence?
Here is “assimilate” used in a sentence: “It took time for the students to assimilate all the new vocabulary.”
What part of speech is “assimilate”?
“Assimilate” is a verb.
Where does the word “assimilate” come from?
The word “assimilate” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin assimilatus, from Latin ad- plus similis ("like, similar") — a doublet of "assemble".
How many meanings does “assimilate” have?
“Assimilate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take in and fully understand new information or ideas.
