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habituate

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Habituate (verb) means to get someone or something used to a situation.

verb
1
To get someone or something used to a situation.
2
(dated) To go and live somewhere as a resident.
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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 get someone or something used to a situation.
What is another word for habituate?
Other words for "habituate" include accustom, use.
What are the different meanings of habituate?
"habituate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To get someone or something used to a situation; 2. (dated) To go and live somewhere as a resident.

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