acclimatize

verb

ac·​cli·​ma·​tize ə-ˈklī-mə-ˌtīz How to pronounce acclimatize (audio)
acclimatized; acclimatizing
acclimatization noun
acclimatizer noun

Examples of acclimatize in a Sentence

The mountain climbers spent a few days acclimatizing themselves to the high altitude. had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024 That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends. Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024 My assumption is that the homeowners in question don’t spend enough time in their fancy mountainside chalets to acclimatize. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024 Experts suggest trying to acclimatize your body for days or weeks ahead of time by spending more time outdoors. Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for acclimatize 

Word History

Etymology

ad- + climate + -ize (perhaps modeled on French acclimater) — more at acclimate

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acclimatize was in 1802

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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclimatize. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

acclimatize

verb
ac·​cli·​ma·​tize ə-ˈklī-mə-ˌtīz How to pronounce acclimatize (audio)
acclimatized; acclimatizing
acclimatization noun

Medical Definition

acclimatize

verb
ac·​cli·​ma·​tize
variants or British acclimatise
acclimatized or British acclimatised; acclimatizing or British acclimatising

transitive verb

: to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
acclimatization noun
or British acclimatisation

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