accustom
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for accustom, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone used to something through repeated experience.
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Etymology
The verb accustom comes from Middle English accustomen, from Old French acoustumer, acustumer (Modern French accoutumer), corresponding to a (“to, toward”) plus custom — see also custom and costume. The noun comes from Middle English acustom.
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