Pronunciation
/əˈkʌstəm/
Definitions
- Verb: n. (transitive) To make someone accustomed to something through frequent exposure or repetition; to habituate.
- Verb: v. (intransitive) To become accustomed to something; to adopt a new habit or routine.
Phrases
- “Accustom oneself to a new environment”
- “Accustoming someone to a new task”
- “Gradually accustoming to a new lifestyle”
Example Sentences
- Verb (transitive): “She had to accustom her children to sleeping with the light off.”
- Verb (intransitive): “After a few weeks, he finally accustoms himself to the early morning runs.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Unaccustomed
- Unfamiliar
- Reluctant
- Unsettled