Ha‐bit″u‐ate (–āt), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Habituated (–ā′tĕd); p. pr. & vb. n.Habituating (–ā′tĭng).] [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.
Our English dogs, who were habituated to a colder clime. Sir K. Digby.
Men are first corrupted... and next they habituate themselves to their vicious practices. Tillotson.
2. To settle as an inhabitant. Sir W. Temple.