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inure

Syllabification: (in·ure)

Pronunciation: /iˈn(y)o͝or/

(also enure)

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Definition of inure

verb

1 [with object] (usually be inured to) accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant:these children have been inured to violence

2 [no object] (inure for/to) Law come into operation; take effect:a release given to one of two joint contractors inures to the benefit of both

Derivatives

inurement

Origin:

late Middle English inure, enure, from an Anglo-Norman French phrase meaning 'in use or practice', from en 'in' + Old French euvre 'work' (from Latin opera)