English dictionary

inure

/I/n'/j//U/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

verb.change

Examples
He was inured to the cold.

Synonyms harden indurate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To apply in use; to train; to discipline; to use or accustom till use gives little or no pain or inconvenience; to harden; to habituate; to practice habitually.

verb

Source: webster1913
To pass into use; to take or have effect; to be applied; to serve to the use or benefit of; as, a gift of lands <i>inures</i> to the heirs.

verb

Source: webster1913