To take in and incorporate as one's own; to absorb; to bring into conformity with one's customs (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To take in and incorporate as one's own; to absorb; to bring into conformity with one's customs (verb)”? The solution is ASSIMILATE, a 10-letter word built on the root SIMIL (“like, make like, together”). It appeared in the October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
The bride and groom plan to ASSIMILATE traditions from both families into their own.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To take in and incorporate as one's own; to absorb; to bring into conformity with one's customs (verb)” has the answer ASSIMILATE (10 letters), built on the root SIMIL, which means “like, make like, together”. Browse the full October 27, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.