enure
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en·ure
(ĭn-yo͝or′)v.
Variant of inure.
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enure
(ɪˈnjʊə)vb
a variant spelling of inure
enˈurement n
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in•ure
(ɪnˈyʊər, ɪˈnʊər)v. -ured, -ur•ing. v.t.
1. to toughen or harden by use or exposure; accustom; habituate (usu. fol. by to): inured to cold.
v.i. 2. to come into use; take or have effect.
3. to become beneficial or advantageous.
[1480–90; v. use of phrase in ure, en ure in use, customary]
in•ure′ment, n.
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enure
Past participle: enured
Gerund: enuring
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