Synonyms of accustom

accustom

verb

ə-ˈkə-stəm 

as in to introduce

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to

the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduce
• familiarize
• educate
• orient
• acquaint
• initiate
• orientate
• inform
• wont
• habituate
• expose
• apprise
• present
• train
• clue (in)
• ground
• instruct
• subject
• warn
• enlighten
• school
• brief
• fill in
• tip (off)
• verse
• wise (up)
• advise
• reacquaint
• tell

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accustom

You may already be accustomed to changing channels frequently since the NFL eagerly slices up its schedule across multiple networks. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

For parents accustomed to constant caution, experiences like these once seemed impossible. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Travelers have long been accustomed to packing liquids in their carry-on bags according to the TSA liquid limit, also known as the 3-1-1 rule. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

The public-shaming impulse has been, at times, a reaction to years of bad behavior—particularly among men accustomed to getting away with a lot and facing very few repercussions. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026