1. to make or become accustomed to something through repeated exposure or practice
Usage: often used reflexively or in passive voice

Examples

• The soldiers were habituated to the harsh conditions of desert warfare.
• She gradually habituated herself to the noise of city traffic.
• Regular exercise will habituate your body to physical stress.
• Children can become habituated to violence through repeated exposure.
• The researcher habituated the animals to human presence before beginning the study.
• It took months to habituate the rescue dog to indoor living.