Habituate (h&adot_;b&ibreve_;t&uuptack_;āt), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Habituated (h&adot_;b&ibreve_;t&uuptack_;āt&ebreve_;d); p. pr. & vb. n. Habituating (h&adot_;b&ibreve_;t&uuptack_;āt&ibreve_;ng).] [L. habituatus, p. p. of habituare to bring into a condition or habit of body: cf. F. habituer. See Habit.] 1. To make accustomed; to accustom; to familiarize.[1913 Webster]
Our English dogs, who were habituated to a colder clime.
Men are first corrupted . . . and next they habituate themselves to their vicious practices.
2. To settle as an inhabitant. [Obs.] Sir W. Temple.[1913 Webster]
Habituate (h&adot_;b&ibreve_;t&uuptack_;&auptack_;t), a. Firmly established by custom; formed by habit; habitual. [R.] Hammond.[1913 Webster]