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accustom

verb ac·cus·tom \ə-ˈkəs-təm\

: to cause (someone) to become adjusted to or familiar with something

Full Definition of ACCUSTOM

transitive verb

: to make familiar with something through use or experience

— ac·cus·tom·ation \-ˌkəs-tə-ˈmā-shən\ noun

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Middle English, from Anglo-French acostomer, from a- (from Latin ad-) + custume custom

First Known Use: 15th century

ACCUSTOM Defined for Kids

verb ac·cus·tom \ə-ˈkə-stəm\

ac·cus·tomedac·cus·tom·ing

: to cause (someone) to get used to something <I accustomed my dog to a leash.>

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