Meaning & Definition of word "Accustom"

Accustom

/əˈkʌstəm/

1. to make someone or something used to something.
- Example: She had to accustom herself to the new climate after moving to the south.
2. to become familiar with a situation or condition.
- Example: It took him a while to accustom to the company's culture.
3. to prepare for or habituate to a particular environment or circumstance.
- Example: The teacher tried to accustom her students to the rigors of the exam format.

Late Middle English: from the phrase 'acustomen', which means 'to render accustomed'.

accustom oneself to:

To become familiar with or adapted to something.

accustomed to:

Being usual or habitual in relation to something.

habit:

A regular practice or routine.

familiarity:

The quality of being well-acquainted.

Meaning: To get used to something

Example Sentence: After the first week, I really started to accustom to the new schedule.