acclimate

Meanings

• Verb

  To adjust or become accustomed to a new environment, climate, or situation.

  - "After moving to a new city, it took some time for them to acclimate to the different climate."
  - "The new employee was given time to acclimate to the company's culture before being assigned to a team."

• Verb

  To make (someone) used to a new environment or situation.

  - "The tour guide helped the tourists acclimate to the high altitude before hiking."
  - "The teacher took extra steps to acclimate the special needs student to the classroom."

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Pronunciation

1. /ə.ˈklaɪ.mət/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

acclimatise , acclimatize , accommodate , acculture , accustom , adjust , climatize , conform , get used to , habituate , harden , season , toughen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acclimate
climate , hymnate , magnate , mate

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Variants

List of all variants of acclimate that leads to same result
acclimate , acclimated , acclimates , acclimating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'acclimatare', meaning 'to make accustomed to a new climate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acclimate' is often used in the context of wildlife rehabilitation to describe the process of helping animals adjust to their natural environment after being rescued and cared for.

2. The word 'acclimate' can also be used figuratively to describe the process of becoming accustomed to a new idea or concept.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adaptation: The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments.

2. Assimilation: The process of becoming part of a group or culture.

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Culture

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The term 'acclimate' has been used in various literary works, such as 'The Age of Innocence' by Edith Wharton, where the protagonist is described as acclimating to the social norms of New York City's high society.

How to Memorize "acclimate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of adjusting to a new environment or situation, such as imagining yourself gradually becoming more comfortable in a new city or climate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acclimate' with the idea of adjusting to new surroundings or situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Acclimate - Adjusting to Climate' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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