habituate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhæbɪtʃueɪt/
Definition
To become accustomed to something, often to the point where it no longer seems unusual or unpleasant.
Examples
It took him a while to habituate to the new work schedule.
The soldiers had to habituate themselves to the harsh desert conditions.
Children can quickly habituate to changes in their environment.
How to Use habituate
- habituate to (prepositional phrase)
- To become accustomed to a particular situation or environment. — "It takes time to habituate to living at a high altitude."
- habituate oneself to (prepositional phrase)
- To make oneself accustomed to something, often through repeated exposure. — "She had to habituate herself to the early mornings for her new job."
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