inure

[ in-yoor, ih-noor ]

verb (used with object)

, in·ured, in·ur·ing.

1. to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate (usually followed by to ):

   inured to cold.

verb (used without object)

, in·ured, in·ur·ing.

1. to come into use; take or have effect.
2. to become beneficial or advantageous.

inure

/ ɪˈnjʊə; ɪˈnjʊərɪdnɪs /

verb

1. tr; often passiveoften foll byto to cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
2. intr (esp of a law, etc) to come into operation; take effect

Derived Forms

• inˈurement, noun
• inuredness, noun

Other Words From

• in·ure·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inure¹

First recorded in 1480–90; verb use of phrase in ure, en ure “in use, customary,” from Anglo-French en ure “in use, at work,” equivalent to en in + ure (from Latin opera, plural of opus ) “work”; compare French oeuvre

Word History and Origins

Origin of inure¹

C15 enuren to accustom, from ure use, from Old French euvre custom, work, from Latin opera works, plural of opus

Example Sentences

He added: “Ireland’s commitment to a rules-based international order with the U.N. Charter at its heart, and our traditional policy of military neutrality, do not inure us from the need to respond to this new reality.”

From New York Times

“Constitutionally permissible race-sensitive admissions policies can both serve the compelling interest of obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body, and inure to the benefit of racial minorities,” she wrote in a dissent to the court’s finding that Michigan voters can forbid the university system to consider race in admission decisions.

From Washington Post

“This will not inure to the benefit of the president.”

From Washington Post

“This will not inure to the benefit of the president.”

From Washington Times

"This will not inure to the benefit of the president."

From Salon