assimileren

Definitions of assimileren
  1. verb
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
    synonyms: aanpassen, acclimatiseren, accommoderen, bijsturen, gewennen, plooien, richten, schikken, voegen, wennen
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    confirmeren
    become similar to one's environment
    focussen
    become focussed or come into focus
    gehoorzamen, luisteren
    be obedient to
    volgen
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
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    gaan, kenteren, keren, lopen, marcheren, veranderen, verlopen
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    satisfy a condition or restriction
    synonyms: aanpassen, accommoderen, conformeren, inlossen, nakomen, plooien, richten, schikken, voegen
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    beantwoorden, voldoen
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    conveniëren, passen, schikken, staan, treffen, uitkomen, verhouden
    be agreeable or acceptable to
    dekken
    provide for
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    accorderen, concorderen, congrueren, correleren, corresponderen, kleuren, overeenkomen, overeenstemmen, rijmen, sluiten, sporen, stroken
    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  3. verb
    take up mentally
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    instuderen, leren, ondervinden, opsteken
    gain knowledge or skills
  4. verb
    make similar
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  5. verb
    add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
    synonyms: opnemen
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    aanbouwen, bijdoen, bijhalen, bijvoegen, bijzetten, toevoegen, voegen
    make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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