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ac·cus·tom

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TRANSITIVE VERB:
ac·cus·tomed, ac·cus·tom·ing, ac·cus·toms

To familiarize, as by constant practice, use, or habit: I have accustomed myself to working long hours.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English accustomen, from Old French acostumer : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + costume, custom ; see custom

Thesaurus: synonyms for accustom

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