Definition of INURE

inure

Meanings

Verb

  • cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
    • "He was inured to the cold"
  • To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries.
  • To take effect, to be operative.
  • To commit.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English inuren, equivalent to in- + ure (“practise, exercise”).

Scrabble Score: 5

inure is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
inure is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inure is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

inure is a valid Words With Friends word