First Known Use: 15th century
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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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Origin of ACCUSTOM
Middle English, from Anglo-French acostomer, from a- (from Latin ad-) + custume custom
ACCUSTOM Defined for Kids
accustom
verb ac·cus·tom \ə-ˈkə-stəm\
ac·cus·tomedac·cus·tom·ing
Definition of ACCUSTOM for Kids
: to cause (someone) to get used to something <I accustomed my dog to a leash.>
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