reaccustom

/riːˌækˈkʌstəm/

Definitions

1. verb

to become accustomed again; to relearn or re-attune something or oneself to a particular situation, habit, or environment.

“After moving back to her hometown, it took her a while to reaccustom herself to the small-town lifestyle.”

2. verb

to cause someone or something to become accustomed again; to help someone or something to relearn or re-attune to a particular situation, habit, or environment.

“The therapist helped her reaccustom her child to the school environment after a long absence.”

3. verb

to re-establish or re-create a familiar or habitual state of being or situation.

“The new management worked to reaccustom the company to its former glory.”

Synonyms

  • reacclimate
  • readapt
  • relearn

Antonyms

  • alienate
  • disaccustom