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acquaint
[uh-kweynt]
verb (used with object)
to make more or less familiar, aware, or conversant (usually followed bywith ).
to acquaint the mayor with our plan.
to furnish with knowledge; inform (usually followed bywith ).
to acquaint the manager with one's findings.
to bring into social contact; introduce (usually followed bywith ).
She acquainted her roommate with my cousin.
acquaint
/ əˈɱɪԳ /
verb
to make (a person) familiar or conversant (with); inform (of)
(foll by with) to introduce (to); bring into contact (with)
Other 51Թ Forms
- preacquaint verb (used with object)
- reacquaint verb (used with object)
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of acquaint1
Example Sentences
Keller is intimately acquainted with that kind of challenge.
Either way, it’s where artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers first became acquainted at Fairfax High School.
They are well acquainted with the five-star hotels, gourmet restaurants and exclusive boutiques of several world cities.
Local media have reported that the historian is acquainted with several figures associated with organised crime and biker gangs in Poland.
Tuchel also soon became acquainted with one of Wembley's more recent traditions, the paper aeroplanes that fly during periods of inactivity.
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When To Use
To acquaint two or more people is to bring them into social contact. How is acquaint different from introduce? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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