Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acclimate
verb
/ˈakləˌmāt/
Definition
To adjust or adapt to a new environment, situation, or climate.
Examples
- After moving to the tropics, it took me a few weeks to acclimate to the heat and humidity.
- The plants need time to acclimate to their new surroundings before they can thrive.
Meaning
Acclimate refers to the process of becoming accustomed to a new temperature, humidity, or other conditions.
Synonyms
- Adapt
- Adjust
- Get used to
- Harmonize
- Acclimatize
