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habituate

[həˈbɪtʃʊeɪt]

habituate Definition

  • 1make or become accustomed or used to something
  • 2cause someone or something to become addicted to a substance

Using habituate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "habituate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It takes time to habituate oneself to a new environment.

  • Example

    The monkeys were habituated to human presence.

  • Example

    He habituated himself to drinking coffee every morning.

  • Example

    The drug habituated him to its effects.

habituate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for habituate

Antonyms for habituate

Phrases with habituate

  • become accustomed or used to something

    Example

    It took a while for her to habituate to the new job.

  • make someone become accustomed or used to something

    Example

    The trainer habituated the dog to the sound of gunfire.

  • make oneself become accustomed or used to something

    Example

    She habituated herself to the cold weather by wearing warm clothes.

Origins of habituate

from Latin 'habitualis', meaning 'of one's own dress or attire'

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Summary: habituate in Brief

'Habituate' [həˈbɪtʃʊeɪt] means to make or become accustomed or used to something, or to cause someone or something to become addicted to a substance. It is often used in the context of adapting to new environments or training animals. For example, 'The monkeys were habituated to human presence.'