Inure
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:58 pm
by Bailey
Inure, on the other hand, means 'to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate' AND 'to become beneficial or advantageous.' This one comes from two French words in (in) and ure (use) or 'customary.'
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:10 am
by Perry
Better I should inure myself, than that I should injure myself.
Like the old song, What a Difference a J Makes.
Re: Inure
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:42 am
by Slava
I thought to re-up this suggestion after reading this line in Slate, "...that could inure to his political benefit." Great word, and, as far as I'm concerned, well and properly used here.
Full article, should you wish.