assimilate
assimilate · more assimilate · most assimilate
AssimilatedAssimilated.
US/əsˈɪməlˌeɪt/
» Tom had trouble assimilating.
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2 senses(obsolete)Assimilated.
(obsolete)Similar, like, the same as.
Examples
22 sentencesTom had trouble assimilating.
Tom has assimilated.
You must assimilate into new surroundings.
He assimilated what he was taught.
They did not assimilate with the natives.
Origin
First attested in the early 15ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; from Middle English assimilatFirst attested in the early 15ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; from Middle English assimilat(e) (“made like”, used as the participle of assimilaten), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and Etymology 1 for more; the noun was derived from the participle through substantivization, see -ate (noun-forming suffix). Participial usage up until Early Modern English.
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Forms
more assimilate, most assimilate| Comparative | more assimilate Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most assimilate Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form