acquaint
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make more or less familiar, aware, or conversant (usually followed bywith ).
to acquaint the mayor with our plan.
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to furnish with knowledge; inform (usually followed bywith ).
to acquaint the manager with one's findings.
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to bring into social contact; introduce (usually followed bywith ).
She acquainted her roommate with my cousin.
verb
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to make (a person) familiar or conversant (with); inform (of)
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(foll by with) to introduce (to); bring into contact (with)
Usage
What is another way to say acquaint? To acquaint two or more people is to bring them into social contact. How is acquaint different from introduce? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- preacquaint verb (used with object)
- reacquaint verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of acquaint
1250–1300; Middle English aqueinten, acointen < Anglo-French acointer, Old French acoint ( i ) er, verbal derivative of acointe familiar, known < Latin accognitus, past participle of accognōscere to recognize, equivalent to ac- ac- + co- co- + gni- know 1 + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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The two lingered like new friends wanting to get acquainted, swimming around me with slow but powerful undulations, their grace astounding.
From Literature
I’m friendly with zero country superstars, but I’m acquainted with a Jelly Roll or two.
From Salon
Bill Clinton has previously said he was acquainted with Epstein, but never visited his island.
From Salon
It will take time for investors to get acquainted with the new Fed chair, and they need to remember that he would command just one vote on rate decisions.
From MarketWatch
“Well, don’t pop. Not yet, Marion. We have a mission to accomplish. What do we know about the venue? Best to be acquainted prior to arrival.”
From Literature
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