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accustomed

[uh-kuhs-tuhmd] Example Sentences Origin

ac·cus·tomed

[uh-kuhs-tuhmd]
adjective
1.
customary; usual; habitual: in their accustomed manner.
2.
habituated; acclimated (usually followed by to): accustomed to staying up late; accustomed to the noise of the subway.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English; see accustom, -ed2

ac·cus·tomed·ly, adverb
ac·cus·tomed·ness, noun
half-ac·cus·tomed, adjective
well-ac·cus·tomed, adjective


1. characteristic, normal, regular. 2. used (to).


1. unusual. 2. unused (to).

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  • They are intensely patriotic but accustomed to globalization.
  • University trustees are generally drawn from a business background and are accustomed to corporate plans.
  • Chinese leaders are not accustomed to that position.
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ac·cus·tom

[uh-kuhs-tuhm]
verb (used with object)
to familiarize by custom or use; habituate: to accustom oneself to cold weather.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French acoustumer. See ac-, custom

pre·ac·cus·tom, verb (used with object)
re·ac·cus·tom, verb (used with object)
un·ac·cus·tom, verb (used with object)
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accustomed (əˈkʌstəmd)
 
adj (foll by to) (foll by to)
1.  usual; customary
2.  used or inured (to)
3.  in the habit (of): accustomed to walking after meals

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accustom
early 15c., from M.Fr. acostumer, from à "to" + costume (see costume).
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accustomed
late 15c., "made customary, habitual," pp. adj. formed from accustom (q.v.).
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