custom

custom
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noun
ADJECTIVE
accepted, age-old, ancient, established, old, traditional
quaint, strange
local, native (esp. AmE)
family
marriage, religious, social
VERB + CUSTOM
follow, observe, practise/practice (esp. AmE), respect

They still follow the custom of pinning money to the bride's dress.

adopt
learn
know
maintain, preserve, revive
CUSTOM + VERB
die out, disappear

The custom died out in the 19th century.

prevail, survive

These customs still prevail in remote areas.

PREPOSITION
according to a/the custom, in accordance with (a/the) custom

They poured wine around the trees in accordance with local custom.

through custom

The rules have grown up through custom and are not laid down by law.

custom of
PHRASES
as is/was the custom

People threw coins onto the stage, as was the custom.

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adj.
Custom is used with these nouns: ↑builder, ↑fit, ↑home

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