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- DictionaryIn·ure/iˈno͝or/
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- 1. accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant: "these children have been inured to violence"
- 2. come into operation; take effect: "a release given to one of two joint contractors inures to the benefit of both"
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Definition of inure verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'inure' 1. (tr; often passive; often foll by to) to cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate. [...] 2. (esp of a law, etc) to come into operation; take effect. [...] More. Conjugations of 'inure' present simple: I inure, you inure [...] past simple: I inured, you inured [...] past participle: inured. More. Synonyms of 'inure'
Inure definition: to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate (usually followed by to). See examples of INURE used in a sentence.
: to accustom to accept something undesirable. children inured to violence. intransitive verb. : to become of advantage. policies that inure to the benefit of employees. inurement. i-ˈnu̇r-mənt. -ˈnyu̇r. noun. Synonyms. fortify. harden. indurate. season. steel.
What does the verb inure mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb inure , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
'Inure' describes the process of becoming accustomed to or accepting something unpleasant or undesirable over time, often through repeated exposure or experience. The term embodies the idea of adapting to adverse circumstances or developing a resilience to discomfort or hardship.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧ure /ɪˈnjʊə $ ɪˈnjʊr/ verb → inure somebody to something → See Verb table Origin inure (1400-1500) ure “usual practice” ((15-18 centuries)), from Old French uevre “work, practice”, from Latin opera “works” inure meaning, definition, what is inure: Definition ...: Learn more.
