accustomed
C1Meanings
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adj
often followed by 'to,' in the habit of or adapted to
I am accustomed to doing my own work.
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adj
Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person)
I am not accustomed to walk(ing) long distances.
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adj
Familiar through use; usual; customary. (of a thing, condition, activity, etc.)
It is an accustomed action with her, to seem thus washing her hands: I have known her continue in this a quarter of an hour.
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adj
Frequented by customers.
1778, Tobias Smollett (translator), The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by Alain-René Lesage, London: S. Crowder et al., Volume I, Chapter 7, p. 148, There I got a place on the same terms as at Segovia, in a well accustomed shop, much frequented on account of the neighbourhood of the church of Santa Cruz, and the Prince’s theatre […]
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adj
commonly used or practiced
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verb
simple past and past participle of accustom
Etymology
From accustom + -ed.