Accustom Meaning in English
word
əˈkəstəm
uh-KUHS-tuhm
ɐkˈʌstəm
uh-KUST-uhm
Definition
To make someone or yourself familiar with something so that it feels normal or comfortable; to get used to something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and slightly old-fashioned—most commonly used in passive structures like 'be/get accustomed to.' Often appears with 'to' + noun or gerund. Often replaced by 'get used to' in conversation.
Spanish: acostumbrarPortuguese (BR): acostumarPortuguese (PT): acostumarChinese (Simplified): 使习惯Chinese (Traditional): 使習慣Hindi: आदी करनाArabic: يُعوّدBengali: অভ্যস্ত করা - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: приучать - привыкатьJapanese: 慣れさせる - 慣れるVietnamese: làm quen - tập quenKorean: 익숙해지다 - 익숙하게 하다Turkish: alıştırmak - alışmakUrdu: عادی بنانا - عادی ہوناIndonesian: membiasakan - menyesuaikan diri
Example Sentences
It took me a while to accustom myself to the cold weather.
basic
Parents try to accustom their children to eating vegetables.
basic
You will accustom yourself to the new job soon.
basic
Don’t worry, you’ll get accustomed to waking up early.
natural
I never could accustom myself to the taste of coffee.
natural
After moving abroad, it was hard to accustom myself to a new culture.
natural