inure

/ɪˈnjʊə(ɹ)/ · verb

Meaning

To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries.
To take effect, to be operative.
To commit.

Etymology / origin

From Middle English inuren, equivalent to in- + ure (“practise, exercise”).

inuren(enm)→
inure (English)
Relations: inh

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