accustom

The definition of accustom means to become familiar with or used to something.

(verb)

An example of accustom would be moving to a rainy climate and adapting over time to the weather.

See accustom in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to make familiar by custom, habit, or use; habituate (to)

Origin: ME accustomen < OFr acostumer < a-, to + costume: see custom

See accustom in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English accustomen

Origin: , from Old French acostumer

Origin: : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-)

Origin: + costume, custom; see custom

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