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habituate

Habituate (verb) means to make accustomed; to accustom; to familiarize.

verb
1
To make accustomed; to accustom; to familiarize.
2
To settle as an inhabitant.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English habituat(e) (“physically established or present”), borrowed from Late Latin habituātus, perfect passive participle of habituō (“to bring into a condition or habit of body”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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What is the meaning of habituate?

"habituate" (verb) means to make accustomed; to accustom; to familiarize.

What are the different meanings of habituate?

"habituate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make accustomed; to accustom; to familiarize; 2. To settle as an inhabitant.

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