What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
acclimate
Example
It took me a few days to acclimate to the high altitude. [acclimate: verb]
Example
She had to acclimate herself to the new job and its demands. [acclimate: reflexive verb]
acclimatize
Example
The athletes need to acclimatize to the hot and humid weather before the competition. [acclimatize: verb]
Example
The plants were slowly acclimatized to the colder temperatures in the greenhouse. [acclimatized: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Acclimate is more commonly used than acclimatize in everyday language, especially in American English. However, both words are used in various contexts and can be interchangeable depending on the situation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between acclimate and acclimatize?
Acclimatize is considered more formal than acclimate, but both words can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
