acclimate
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Other Word Forms
- acclimatable adjective
- acclimation noun
- reacclimate verb
Etymology
Origin of acclimate
From the French word acclimater, dating back to 1785–95; ac-, climate
Example Sentences
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"Understanding how T. oblongifolia acclimates to heat gives us new strategies to help crops adapt to a warming planet."
From Science Daily
The nonprofit National Sleep Foundation recommends people gradually adjust their sleep schedule to acclimate to the reconfigured clock, including by napping, and use relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises to calm themselves.
From Los Angeles Times
“Over the months, I became acclimated to the normality within his insulated lifestyle,” Crowe writes.
From Los Angeles Times
The Spartans arrived in L.A. on Thursday to give them plenty of time to acclimate.
From Los Angeles Times
Four parents, one a newcomer still acclimating to the school’s strenuously progressive rules, are part of the executive brain trust.
From Los Angeles Times
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