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habituate Synonyms

Another word for habituate

Choosing another word for habituate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become accustomed or used to something through repeated exposure or practice.

Usage Example

"The wildlife biologists spent months working to accustom the mountain gorillas to the presence of human observers."

Strongest
accustom
familiarize
Strong
acclimatize
acclimate
inure
condition
adapt
adjust

• verb (Context 2)

To experience a decrease in behavioral or physiological response to a stimulus after repeated presentations (in psychology and neurobiology).

Usage Example

"Infants quickly adapt to a familiar visual pattern and shift their gaze toward novel objects."

Strong
adapt
desensitize

Opposites of habituate

The opposite of habituate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unaccustom
sensitize
alienate
estrange
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• Nearby Words

habited
habitual
habitually
habituate
habu
hacienda
hack

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Habituate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/habituate
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