Inure to

verb

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Over the years, he had inured to the harsh criticisms from his peers.
Visual representation of "inure to" - To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant
verb

To cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate.

They inured themselves to the bitter cold.
Visual representation of "inure to" - To cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
verb

To come into operation; take or have effect.

These obligations shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties.
Visual representation of "inure to" - To come into operation; take or have effect

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verb

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Over the years, he had inured to the harsh criticisms from his peers.
Visual representation of "inure to" - To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant
verb

To cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate.

They inured themselves to the bitter cold.
Visual representation of "inure to" - To cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
verb

To come into operation; take or have effect.

These obligations shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties.
Visual representation of "inure to" - To come into operation; take or have effect

Usage tips

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Negative Situations

Inure to often refers to adapting to challenging or negative circumstances.

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Soldiers inure to the rigors of daily training.
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Emotional Resilience

Use 'inure to' when discussing emotional strength against unpleasant experiences.

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You may inure to criticism over time and not feel as hurt.
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Process of Adaptation

It implies a gradual adjustment, not an instantaneous one.

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It took years for him to inure to the stress of his job.
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Negative Situations

Inure to often refers to adapting to challenging or negative circumstances.

Illustration for Negative Situations
Soldiers inure to the rigors of daily training.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Resilience

Use 'inure to' when discussing emotional strength against unpleasant experiences.

Illustration for Emotional Resilience
You may inure to criticism over time and not feel as hurt.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Process of Adaptation

It implies a gradual adjustment, not an instantaneous one.

Illustration for Process of Adaptation
It took years for him to inure to the stress of his job.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Situations

Inure to often refers to adapting to challenging or negative circumstances.

Illustration for Negative Situations
Soldiers inure to the rigors of daily training.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Resilience

Use 'inure to' when discussing emotional strength against unpleasant experiences.

Illustration for Emotional Resilience
You may inure to criticism over time and not feel as hurt.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Process of Adaptation

It implies a gradual adjustment, not an instantaneous one.

Illustration for Process of Adaptation
It took years for him to inure to the stress of his job.
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