accustom

Definition

To make familiar by use; to cause to accept; to habituate, familiarize, or inure.

Etymology

The verb is from Middle English accustomen, from Old French acoustumer, acustumer (Modern French accoutumer) corresponding to a (“to, toward”) + custom. More at custom, costume. The noun is from Middle English acustom.

Example Sentences

• "Early exposure to pet allergens and pet-related bacteria accustoms the body to allergens."
• "I shall always fear that he who accustoms himself to fraud in little things, wants only opportunity to practice it in greater."
• "“[…] it is not fair of you to bring against mankind double weapons ! Dangerous enough you are as woman alone, without bringing to your aid those gifts of mind suited to problems which men have been accustomed to arrogate to themselves.”"

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