1. to accustom or harden someone to something unpleasant through repeated exposure
Usage: often used with 'to'; also spelled 'inures'
2. to become established as a right or benefit; to take effect or come into operation
Usage: legal/formal usage; often used with 'to' or 'in favor of'

Examples

• Years of military training enures soldiers to harsh conditions.
• The constant noise from the highway has enured the residents to the sound.
• Working night shifts eventually enures you to sleeping during the day.
• The tax benefits enure to the benefit of homeowners.
• Any profits from the patent will enure to the inventor.
• Repeated setbacks can enure a person to disappointment.