Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
habituate
verb
/həˈbɪtʃ.u.eɪt/
Definition
to make or become accustomed to a particular situation or condition.
Examples
- She was habituated to the cold weather after living in Alaska for five years.
- It took him a while to habituate to the new school environment.
- Dogs can quickly habituate to new sounds in their surroundings.
Meaning
Habituate means to get used to something through repeated exposure or experience.
Synonyms
- accustom
- adapt
- familiarize
- get used to
- inure
