accustom

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

Origin of accustom

1
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Middle French word acoustumer.See ac-, custom

Other words from accustom

  • 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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British Dictionary definitions for accustom

accustom

/ (əˈkʌstəm) /


verb
  1. (tr usually foll by to) to make (oneself) familiar (with) or used (to), as by practice, habit, or experience

Origin of accustom

1
C15: from Old French acostumer, from costume custom

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