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acclimatize

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Acclimatize (verb) means to grow used to a different climate or a new set of circumstances.

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1
To grow used to a different climate or a new set of circumstances.
"The soldiers had to acclimatize before starting operations in the desert."
"She quickly acclimatized to her new job in a foreign country."
"acclimatize to the new regulations"
2
To help someone or something get used to an unfamiliar climate or a strange new set of conditions.
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What is the meaning of acclimatize?
"acclimatize" (verb) means to grow used to a different climate or a new set of circumstances.
What is another word for acclimatize?
Other words for "acclimatize" include acclimatise, acclimate.
What are the different meanings of acclimatize?
"acclimatize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To grow used to a different climate or a new set of circumstances; 2. To help someone or something get used to an unfamiliar climate or a strange new set of conditions.

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