Synonyms of acclimate

acclimate

verb

ˈa-klə-ˌmāt 

as in to adjust

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation

never could acclimate himself to a nine-to-five office job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adjust
• adapt
• tailor
• conform
• put
• suit
• prepare
• shape
• acclimatize
• edit
• accommodate
• customize
• fit
• condition
• fashion
• transform
• match
• modify
• readjust
• alter
• establish
• doctor
• convert
• equip
• bend
• tune
• familiarize
• orient
• correct
• attune
• model
• pattern
• readapt
• revise
• acquaint
• accustom
• orientate
• harmonize
• regulate
• gear
• reclaim
• ready
• root
• habituate
• train
• rework
• prime
• harden
• redesign
• settle
• toughen
• inure
• recast
• refocus
• remodel
• recycle
• remake
• rehearse
• season
• reengineer
• naturalize
• square
• reinvent
• rig
• fine-tune
• redevelop
• refashion
• revamp
• redo
• phase
• refit
• make over
• register
• rejigger
• refigure
• habilitate
• fiddle (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misadjust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acclimate

Some had health issues, and others had become acclimated to dangerous foods provided illegally by tourists. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

But that deliberate pace allows the audience to steadily warm to the characters, especially the relationship between Eiichirō and Natsu, and acclimate to the sport as well. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

The result made Shanahan’s decision to have his team spend a week in Melbourne to acclimate the correct one. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The lightweight pants are an easy way to acclimate to more polished fall styles without taking the plunge into heavy fabrics. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026