inure

Definition

To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries.

Etymology

From Middle English inuren, equivalent to in- + ure (“practise, exercise”).

Example Sentences

• "Matcht with as valiant men, and of as cleane a might, / As skilfull to commaund, and as inur’d to fight."
• "To none of these evidences of a fearful tragedy of a long dead day did little Tarzan give but passing heed. His wild jungle life had inured him to the sight of dead and dying animals, and had he known that he was looking upon the remains of his own father and mother he would have been no more greatly moved."
• "Your insults to myself can be endured, / I am a philosopher and am inured. / But there are insults that I will not swallow / That you have levelled at our gods."