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ac·cus·tom

accustom

 
 
pronunciation:
kuh stm
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: accustoms, accustoming, accustomed
definition: to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something through use or experience. habituate.
Living for some time in the city accustomed him to the noise of fire engines and ambulances racing by in the night.After a little time in England, she accustomed herself to driving on the left side of the road.
similar words:
accommodate
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  • accustomed:
    in the habit of; used to.
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