Meaning & use
acclimate
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To adjust or become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or situation.
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It took the hikers a few days to acclimate to the high altitude.
New employees are given a week to acclimate to company procedures.
A note on using this word
'Acclimate' is more common in American English, while 'acclimatize' is preferred in British English; both mean the same thing.
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