Accustom

usgb/əˈkʌstəm/Volume
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Continued ExposurePlay
Understanding 'accustom' involves recognizing the need for repeated experiences or exposure to the subject. SlideHe accustoms his palate to spicy foods by trying them often.
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Personal AdjustmentPlay
'Accustom' often implies a personal effort to become comfortable with something new or different. SlideShe is accustoming herself to the new software at work.
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Time FactorPlay
The word suggests a gradual process; becoming accustomed doesn't happen instantly. SlideIt took him months to accustom himself to the city noise.