acclimate
verb
ac·cli·mate
ˈa-klə-ˌmāt 
ə-ˈklī-mət,
-ˌmāt
acclimated; acclimating
: to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
They had to acclimate themselves to an urban lifestyle.
slowly becoming acclimated to a new environment
: to adjust or adapt to a new temperature, climate, environment, or situation : to become acclimated
climbers gradually acclimating to the high altitude
Examples of acclimate in a Sentence
I acclimated myself to the hot weather.
You might need to acclimate your plants to bright sunlight gradually.
We took a few days to get acclimated to our new teacher.
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In the meantime, users can acclimate to the new Liquid Glass interface that extends across platforms.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
With the environment around him beginning to settle, Frost is getting acclimated to the job.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Scientists first acclimated the babies to saltwater tanks before handing over 300 corals each to organizations on the frontlines of Florida’s coral restoration, including Mote Marine Laboratory, Reef Renewal USA and the Coral Restoration Foundation.
—Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Better get your bodies acclimated and hydrated because South Florida is looking at a run of highs in the low-90s Friday through the coming week.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
With the environment around him beginning to settle, Frost is getting acclimated to the job.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Scientists first acclimated the babies to saltwater tanks before handing over 300 corals each to organizations on the frontlines of Florida’s coral restoration, including Mote Marine Laboratory, Reef Renewal USA and the Coral Restoration Foundation.
—Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Better get your bodies acclimated and hydrated because South Florida is looking at a run of highs in the low-90s Friday through the coming week.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclimate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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acclimate
verb
ac·cli·mate
ˈak-lə-ˌmāt
ə-ˈklī-mət
ə-ˈklī-mət
-ˌmāt
acclimated; acclimating
: to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
acclimation
noun
ˌak-lə-ˈmā-shən
ˌak-ˌlī-
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