Assimilate Definition & Meaning

assimilate
verb
  1. take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
  2. become similar to one's environment; "Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly"
  3. make similar; "This country assimilates immigrants very quickly"
  4. take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
  5. become similar in sound; "The nasal assimilates to the following consonant"

"Assimilate" in song lyrics

See how assimilate is used in real songs:

  • "We are Borg and we came to assimilate"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop
  • "We are Borg and I came to assimilate"
    Fes Taylor f/ King Just, Specman — My Name Is...
  • "I got no enemies 'cause they all just assimilate"
    Off Topic — Headphones

Usage tips for "assimilate"

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