acclimate (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈklaɪmət/
Definition
To become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions.
Examples
It took the hikers several days to acclimate to the high altitude.
The new student found it difficult to acclimate to the school's social dynamics.
Plants need time to acclimate to their new environment after being repotted.
How to Use acclimate
- acclimate to (prepositional phrase)
- To adjust to a specific new environment or situation. — "The children quickly acclimated to the warmer climate during their vacation."
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