Pronunciation: (in-yoor', i-noor'), [key]
—v., -ured, -ur•ing.
to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate (usually fol. by to): inured to cold.
1. to come into use; take or have effect.
2. to become beneficial or advantageous. Also,enure.
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