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inure
(/I/n'/j//U/r )

verb (v)

  • cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate(verb.change)
    Example:
    He was inured to the cold.
    Synonym:
    harden, indurate
    source: wordnet30
  • To apply in use; to train; to discipline; to use or accustom till use gives little or no pain or inconvenience; to harden; to habituate; to practice habitually.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To pass into use; to take or have effect; to be applied; to serve to the use or benefit of; as, a gift of lands inures to the heirs.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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