verb
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accustom
Accustom (verb) means to make someone used to something through repeated experience.
verb
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To make someone used to something through repeated experience.
"Early exposure to pet allergens and pet-related bacteria accustoms the body to allergens."
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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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What is the meaning of accustom?
"accustom" (verb) means to make someone used to something through repeated experience.
What is another word for accustom?
Other words for "accustom" include habituate, drill, addict, familiarize, reconcile, train.
What is the opposite of accustom?
The opposite of "accustom" is wean.
