What does INURE mean?

inure
  1. Parts of Speech: verb
  2. Definitions:
    1. to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, or tough conditions
    2. to cause someone or something to become accustomed to certain circumstances or conditions
    3. to take effect or become effective through long use or exposure
  3. Pronunciations:
    • US: /ɪnˈjʊr/
    • UK: /ɪnˈjʊə(r)/
  4. Origin and Usage:
    1. The word "inure" comes from the Latin word "inurare," which means "to harden." It was first recorded in the English language in the mid-16th century.
    2. "Inure" is often used in legal contexts to describe the process of becoming accustomed to a particular situation or condition. It is also used in everyday language to describe the process of becoming accustomed to hardship or difficulty.
  5. Synonyms: accustom, habituate, condition, acclimate, toughen
  6. Related 5-Letter Words:
    • enure
    • inert
    • urine
    • unite
    • untie
  7. Example Sentences:
    1. After years of working in the extreme heat, the workers had become inured to the conditions.
    2. The soldiers were inured to the harsh realities of war.
    3. Her daily yoga practice had inured her to the pain of stretching.


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