acclimate
(intransitive, chiefly, US) To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
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(intransitive, chiefly, US) To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
“You have to acclimate them slowly. Like put a little taste on your pinky first.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(transitive, chiefly, US) To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.
Acclimate means: To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
acclimate means: To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(transitive, chiefly, US) To adjust to a new environment; not necessarily a wild, natural, earthy one.
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