All 5 Uses of
accustomed
in
Childhood's End
- Men had grown accustomed to Karellen's imperceptible rule-but they were becoming impatient to know who ruled them.†
Chpt 3
- You've often told me, Rikki, that no matter how unlike you we are physically, the human race would soon grow accustomed to us.†
Chpt 4
- We are accustomed to Science.†
Chpt 14 *
- Most of his short life bad been spent far inland, and he was not yet accustomed to the novelty of being surrounded by water.†
Chpt 16
- You are accustomed to our presence: you can no longer imagine how your ancestors would have reacted to us.†
Chpt 20
Definition:
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(accustom) to make someone used to something
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to something, so it does not seem unusual)editor's notes: In professional environments, you may make a better impression by saying one is accustomed to something rather than one is used to something.