acclimatized

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ac·cli·ma·tize

(ə-klī′mə-tīz′)

v. ac·cli·ma·tized, ac·cli·ma·tiz·ing, ac·cli·ma·tiz·es

v.tr.

1. To acclimate. See Synonyms at harden.

2. To adapt (oneself), especially to environmental or climatic changes.

v.intr.

To become acclimated or adapted.

ac·cli′ma·tiz′er n.

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acclimatized

(əˈklaɪməˌtaɪzd) ,

acclimatised

acclimated

adj

adapted or accustomed to a new climate or environment

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Doctor Allday was an elderly man, with a cool manner and a ruddy complexion--thoroughly acclimatized to the atmosphere of pain and grief in which it was his destiny to live.

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"Indian captain Virat Kohli has been smart as he's decided to play for Surrey in June to get acclimatized ahead of his team's tour in the second part of the season," The Dawn quoted Bari as saying.

PCB chief selector praises Indian skipper Virat Kohli

While Pakistan are in the UK for 50 days, Bari feels that the only way Pakistan can get acclimatized to local conditions is through tour matches.