accustom

[uh-kuhs-tuhm]

verb (used with object)

1. to familiarize by custom or use; habituate.

   to accustom oneself to cold weather.

accustom

/ əˈkʌstəm /

verb

1. to make (oneself) familiar (with) or used (to), as by practice, habit, or experience

Other Word Forms

• preaccustom verb (used with object)
• reaccustom verb (used with object)
• unaccustom verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of accustom¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Middle French word acoustumer. See ac-, custom

Word History and Origins

Origin of accustom¹

C15: from Old French acostumer, from costume _custom

Example Sentences

And he said a younger generation of sports fans had become accustomed to getting content for free on social media, who may not have the job security or cash to pay for access.

From BBC

Americans are well accustomed to ridiculously wealthy magnates assuming the same pose at their desks, or as Richard Branson did, on national TV.

From Salon

“It’s definitely going to hit consumers who are accustomed to buying a $5 phone case.”

From Los Angeles Times

The result is that the people become, if not accustomed to masked agents and the military on our streets, too scared to protest it, fearful they will become the criminal target, the hunted animal.

From Los Angeles Times

"We should get accustomed to these price rises, as streamers seek to broaden their diversified programming portfolio."

From BBC

Related Words

• acquaint 
• adapt