ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00461 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
assimilate
v.
US/əˈsɪməleɪt/
UK/əˈsɪmɪleɪt/
CSAT Frequency62/100
TOEIC Frequency58/100
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Meanings of assimilate
1verb
To absorb and integrate new information, ideas, or people into an existing system or culture.
Immigrants gradually assimilate into their new country's culture and society.
Immigrants gradually assimilate into their new country's culture and society.
The company assimilated the acquired firm's technology and workforce seamlessly.
The company assimilated the acquired firm's technology and workforce seamlessly.
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Derivatives of assimilate
assimilation
assimilation (noun)
The assimilation of diverse cultures has enriched the nation's identity.
The assimilation of diverse cultures has enriched the nation's identity.
assimilate into
assimilate into (phrasal verb)
New employees need time to assimilate into the company's work culture.
New employees need time to assimilate into the company's work culture.
assimilated
assimilated (adjective)
The assimilated knowledge helped her succeed in her studies.
The assimilated knowledge helped her succeed in her studies.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of assimilate
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Common Phrases with assimilate
assimilate informationassimilate information
assimilate into societyassimilate into society
assimilate new ideasassimilate new ideas
assimilate nutrientsassimilate nutrients
assimilate quicklyassimilate quickly
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Practice Question: assimilate
Choose the best word for the blank
The international students ___ local customs and traditions during their first year abroad.
- A assimilate
- B assimilates
- C assimilated
- D assimilating
The base form 'assimilate' is correct because it follows the plural subject 'students' in the present tense, and plural subjects require the base verb form without -s or -es suffix.