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

No one in the city has turned to the Sixers for salvation for years, accustomed to a process that never proceeded. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Judges accustomed to parsing the Constitution are now being forced to decide how many trees may be cut down or whether paint tests can proceed. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Qatar, a gas-rich monarchy in the Persian Gulf, is accustomed to walking a fine line. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

With Sumrall taking over the Gators this season after going 43-12 across four seasons at Troy and Tulane, his family hasn't necessarily been accustomed to losing, especially in games the coach's teams are heavily favored to win. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026