to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb

He assimilated many new experiences on his European trip.

to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust

to assimilate the new immigrants.

Physiology . to convert (food) to substances suitable for incorporation into the body and its tissues.

to cause to resemble (usually fol. by to or with ).

to compare; liken (usually fol. by to or with ).

Phonetics . to modify by assimilation.

to be or become absorbed.

to conform or adjust to the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like

The new arrivals assimilated easily and quickly.

Physiology . (of food) to be converted into the substance of the body; be absorbed into the system.

to bear a resemblance (usually fol. by to or with ).

Phonetics . to become modified by assimilation.

something that is assimilated.

verb

misunderstand , reject , unlearn , not adapt

verb

comprehend , digest , grasp , incorporate , ingest , learn , osmose , sense , soak up , take in , take up , understand , acclimatize , accommodate , acculturate , accustom , adapt , become like , become similar , blend in , conform , fit , go native , homogenize , homologize , intermix , match , mingle , parallel , standardize , imbibe , analogize , compare , equate , identify , absorb , adopt , alter , appropriate , blend , integrate , merge , metabolize , resemble , transform