assimilate

(verb) take up mentally. Synonyms: absorb, ingest, take in. Example: "He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe."

(verb) become similar to one's environment. Example: "Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly."

(verb) make similar. Example: "This country assimilates immigrants very quickly."

(verb) take (gas, light or heat) into a solution. Synonyms: imbibe.

(verb) become similar in sound. Example: "The nasal assimilates to the following consonant."