English

accustom

əˈkʌstəm, ə.ˈkʌs.təm, əˈkʌs·təm
Meaning: to make someone familiar with something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ə.ˈkʌs.təm, əˈkʌs·təm

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base accustom
3rd person singular present accustoms
Present participle accustomming
Past accustommed
Will future will accustom
Going-to future going to accustom
Imperative negative don't accustom / do not accustom

Example

It took some time to accustom myself to the new environment.
It took some time to accustom myself to the new environment.

Usage Notes

Usually used with 'to'. In modern English, 'get used to' is more common.

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