acclimate

[ ak-luh-meyt, uh-klahy-mit ]

verb (used with or without object)

, ac·cli·mat·ed, ac·cli·mat·ing.

1. to accustom or become accustomed to a new climate or environment; adapt.

Other Words From

• ac·cli·mat·a·ble [uh, -, klahy, -mi-t, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
• ac·cli·ma·tion [ak-l, uh, -, mey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• re·ac·cli·mate verb reacclimated reacclimating

Word History and Origins

Origin of acclimate¹

From the French word acclimater, dating back to 1785–95; ac-, climate

Example Sentences

But over time, they acclimated to the conservative surrounds of the Central Valley.

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Redick said he’s been working on getting his players acclimated, collaborating with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and other players who were away from the gym in the build to the season.

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Fiske, however, is still acclimating to the NFL, and the challenge of wrapping up quarterbacks far more elusive and seasoned than college players.

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Still, zoo officials planned to keep the animals at the Living Desert for at least a few more days to allow them to acclimate before uprooting them again.

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“The faster they can get acclimated, the better they will perform.”

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Related Words

• accustom