acclimate
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ləˌmeɪt, əˈklaɪ verb (used with object), verb (used without object), ac·cli·mat·ed, ac·cli·mat·ing.
to accustom or become accustomed to a new climate or environment; adapt.
Related forms
re·ac·cli·mate, verb, re·ac·cli·mat·ed, re·ac·cli·mat·ing.
un·ac·cli·mat·ed, adjective
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acclimatize, acclimatise or acclimate (əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz, əˈklaɪmeɪt, ˈæklɪˌmeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| to adapt or become accustomed to a new climate or environment | |
| acclimatise, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| acclimate, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| ac'climatizable, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| ac'climatisable, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| ac'climatable, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| acclimati'zation, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| acclimati'sation, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| accli'mation, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| ac'climatizer, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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| ac'climatiser, acclimatise or acclimate | |
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Word Origin & History
acclimate
1792, from Fr. acclimater, from à "to" (from L. ad) + climat (see climate). The extended form acclimatize is now more common. Acclimation is recorded from 1859.
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Example sentences
The trick is to walk as slowly as one mile an hour, giving the body time to acclimate to the thin mountain air.
They use the mixture of freshwater and salt water to acclimate themselves to ocean life.
The fish will be planted in the lake during the three days prior to the event to better acclimate them.
Be sure to acclimate yourself to your car before you take it on the road.
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