acclimatize
verb (used with or without object)
to acclimate.
acclimatise
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a variation of
acclimatize.
Example Sentences
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"We will acclimatise them step by step, so that they do not experience too much stress," he added.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Smith was summoned to acclimatise in Colombo in case he was required.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Venues for both matches are yet to be confirmed but will reportedly be in Tampa, Miami or Orlando to allow the squad to acclimatise to what are expected to be sweltering conditions.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
With temperatures climbing to a forecast 40C, it was not the demolition job many predicted against a player ranked 85 with Sinner struggling to acclimatise in the brutal conditions.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
His previous experience on the rivers had done much to acclimatise him, and his health continued good.
From On the Irrawaddy A Story of the First Burmese War by William Heysham Overend
