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

• Adapt
• Acclimate
• Get used to
• Become accustomed to
• Habituate

Antonyms

• Unaccustomed
• Unfamiliar
• Reluctant
• Unsettled

Usage Notes

• Accustom can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object), depending on the context.
• The noun form is not commonly used, but it refers to the act of being accustomed or the state of being accustomed.