1. present participle of habit; dressing or clothing someone, especially in a particular garment or outfit
Usage: formal or archaic; often used in historical or literary contexts
2. present participle of habit; accustoming or becoming accustomed to something through repeated practice
Usage: archaic or rare

Examples

• The tailor was habiting the actors in period costumes for the historical play.
• She spent weeks habiting herself to the cold climate of the mountain region.
• The nuns were habiting in their traditional black robes.
• He gradually succeeded in habiting his mind to mathematical thinking.
• The costume designer finished habiting all the performers before the dress rehearsal.