habituate

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habituate

She habituated herself to the sound of the city by opening her window each night.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make someone or something psychologically or physically accustomed to something through repeated exposure or experience.
    • To take or consume something regularly or habitually.
Usage
  • The verb "habituate" is transitive and often used with the preposition "to" when describing the process of becoming accustomed. It describes a process that results in a habitual state or action.
  • Pattern: or .
Examples
  • To make accustomed:
    • The trainer worked to habituate the animals to human presence.
    • You need to habituate your eyes to the darkness slowly.
  • To consume regularly:
    • He habituated himself to a strong cup of coffee every morning. (This usage is less common and more formal).
Advanced Usage
  • "To become habituated to": This passive/reflexive construction is very common to describe the state of being accustomed.
    • Patients can become habituated to the medication's side effects over time.
    • The birds have become habituated to the noise from the construction site.
Variants and Related Words
  • Habituation (n): The process or state of becoming habituated; a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure.
    • The habituation of the seal population to tourists is a concern for biologists.
  • Habitual (adj): Done constantly or as a habit.
    • His habitual lateness was frustrating.
Synonyms
  • Accustom: To make familiar with something through use or experience.
  • Acclimate: To become adjusted to a new climate, environment, or situation.
  • Inure: To become accustomed to something unpleasant.
Antonyms
  • Disaccustom: To cause to lose a habit or familiarity.
  • Sensitize: To make someone or something acutely aware of or responsive to something.
habituate

She habituated herself to the sound of the city by opening her window each night.

Verb
  1. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
    • She became habituated to the background music
  2. take or consume (regularly or habitually)
    • She uses drugs rarely

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