Acclimate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Acclimate is a verb meaning (transitive, chiefly US) To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.
Meaning
(transitive, chiefly US) To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.
More Meanings
- (transitive, chiefly US) To adjust to a new environment; not necessarily a wild, natural, earthy one.
- (intransitive, chiefly US) To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
Word Forms
- acclimates
- acclimating
- acclimated
Synonyms for acclimate
Depending on context, synonyms include acclimatise, acclimatize, accommodate, acculture, accustom, climatize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acclimatize, climatize, acclamate, climatise, reacclimate, accustom.
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