Acclimatize

usgb/əˈklaɪmətaɪz/
verb

To get used to a new situation, condition, or climate.

It took me a few weeks to acclimatize to the hot weather in India.
Visual representation of "acclimatize" - To get used to a new situation, condition, or climate.

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  • acclimatize to the weather
  • acclimatize to the altitude
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Personal Adjustment

Implies a period of discomfort while getting used to new conditions.

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She had to acclimatize to living alone.
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Active Effort

Suggests an active process to feel comfortable in new settings.

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He tried to acclimatize himself by taking daily walks outside.
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Change Over Time

Indicates that acclimatization is gradual, not immediate.

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You'll acclimatize to the new school routine in time.
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