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ac·cus·tom

accustom

 
 
pronunciation:
kuh stm
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part of speech: verb
inflections: accustoms, accustoming, accustomed
definition: to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something over time.
Little by little, she accustomed herself to her new school.Living a year in the city accustomed him to the sounds of traffic late at night.
Word Builder: accustom +
  • accustomed:
    in the habit of; used to.
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