assimilate
assimilate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to absorb)
a. asimilar (food or nutrients)
The body assimilates nutrients from the food we eat.El cuerpo asimila los nutrientes de los alimentos que comemos.
a. asimilar (information or events)
She now needs time to assimilate all that has happened.Ahora necesita tiempo para asimilar todo lo ocurrido.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to adapt)
a. integrarse
Julie had difficulty assimilating into her new school.Julie tuvo dificultades integrándose en su nueva escuela.
a. asimilarse
Some say protein from organic sources assimilates more easily.Hay quien afirma que las proteínas de fuentes orgánicas se asimilan con mayor facilidad.
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