Accustomto help a person get used to a new situation or habit means to make someone or yourself used to something, or to become used to it overduring a period extending from beginning to end time. It is often used in phrases like “accustom someone to” or “become accustomedfamiliar with something because of repeated experience to.”
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /əˈkʌs.təm/
Easy pronunciation: uh-KUSS-tum (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: KUSS.
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Accustom Meaning
to get someone or yourself used to something
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make psychologically or physically used to something
Example: You can accustom yourself to the new schedule after a few days.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- habituate — Works as a formal synonym when something becomes a habitual or comfortable state.
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Accustom Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- habituate
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Common Mistakes
- People often confuse accustom with “accidental” or “custom,” but accustom is a verb meaning to make used to something.
- The usual related adjective is “accustomed,” as in “I’m accustomed to the noise.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does accustom mean?
Accustom means to make someone or yourself used to something, or to become used to it over time.
What is a simple synonym for accustom?
A simple synonym is “habituate,” though it is more formal.
Is accustom the same as accustomed?
No. Accustom is the verb; accustomed is the adjective meaning used to something.
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