ASSIMILATE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

assimilate

verb

ə-ˈsi-mə-ˌlāt

Definition of assimilate

as in to compare

to describe as similar assimilated the 19th-century American captains of industry and commerce to the medieval barons who exorbitantly taxed shipping along the Rhine

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contrast

as in to understand

to have a clear idea of still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition

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as in to integrate

to make a part of a body or system social workers will need time to assimilate the new arrivals into the community

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Recent Examples of assimilate Bison were brought to near-extinction by a combination of commercial hunting, disease, drought and deliberate persecution as part of a broader effort to assimilate tribal nations into reservation life. — The Conversation, 4 June 2026 Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound? — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 But its Chinatown became home to a large and vibrant Chinese American community, and where new migrants across the US may have felt the need to assimilate and adopt to Western clothing, Susan and others there proudly wore their cheongsams, preserving an important connection to home. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 Chef Kevin Liao also distinguishes the kitchen with his illuminating Toisanese specialties, a regional subgenre of Cantonese cuisine either rarely seen in Los Angeles or so deeply assimilated into more generalized Cantonese menus that its distinctions are hard to parse. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for assimilate

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Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of compare

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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of understand

Verb

The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.

— Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
For someone who seems to equate being rich with getting respect, money can feel like a familiar friend.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of equate

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Cape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, became a fan favorite along the way.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of know

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The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Tennis and pickleball courts, a spa and wellness center where therapies incorporate local botanicals and traditional Hawaiian techniques, four pools (including an adults-only option), and direct beach access.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of incorporate

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In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
On Thursday, the University of Kentucky announced a new $1 million prize to anyone able to decipher a complete scroll, a feat the researchers once considered impossible, by June next year.

— Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 26 June 2026

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