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accustomize

|ac-cus-tom-ize|

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/əˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/

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/əˈkʌstəmaɪz/

make familiar

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accustomize' originates from the English word 'accustom,' which is derived from the Old French word 'acostumer,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'costume' meant 'habit or custom.'

Historical Evolution

'acostumer' transformed into the Middle English word 'accustumen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accustom.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make familiar with a custom or habit,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make someone or something accustomed to a new situation or environment.

The teacher tried to accustomize the students to the new schedule.

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Last updated: 2025/04/16 22:36