assimilates

verb

Definition of assimilatesnext
present tense third-person singular of assimilate
1
as in compares
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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2
as in understands
to have a clear idea of still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition

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3
as in integrates
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 Synonyms for assimilates
  1. compares
  2. understands
  3. integrates
  4. incorporates
  5. recognizes
  6. sees
  7. appreciates
  8. perceives
Verb
  • Storme Warren, host of country station the Big 615 on TuneIn and a 41-year veteran of broadcasting, compares him to Bob Dylan.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The analysis compares umbral shadow path predictions with experimental data, revealing that Irwin’s maps are the most accurate.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of compares
Verb
  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • GeoSolar Technologies plans to use a national network of solar contractors to market and install its SmartGreen™ Home system, which integrates solar power and energy-efficient technologies.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of integrates
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  • To create its online and in-app maps, onX incorporates thousands of sources, like local city geographic information system data, Forest Service data, and more.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This often involves working closely with local experts or legal teams to ensure the KM system incorporates country-specific policies, including labor laws and employee benefits.
    Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of incorporates
Verb
  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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  • Nick Antonelli, senior VP and chief marketing officer of Bread Financial, sees a few lessons for retailers and other businesses that want to gain Gen Z’s trust.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Saudi Film Fund – as the fund is known – sees Saudi’s Cultural Development Fund making a 40% investment in collaboration with investment bank MEFIC Capital and specialized holding company Roaa Media Ventures, which is its technical partner.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sees
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  • Bowers also appreciates having a more compressed period of time to lay down his ideas and get the right colors and tone for the music.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Christa’s family appreciates the outpouring from the community and hopes for justice for their daughter and their unborn grandchild.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • These chemicals help reduce pain and modify the way your body perceives it.
    Tim Petrie, DPT, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Everything on the page is there because the narrator perceives it as doing something.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of perceives
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