familiarize
verb (used with object)
to make (onself or another person) well-acquainted or conversant with something.
familiarise
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a variation of
familiarize.
Example Sentences
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The average UK surgeon performs about 10 to 20 of these operations a year, relying on scans done before surgery to familiarise themselves with the patient's anatomy.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Teachers moving between schools and colleges must familiarise themselves with different processes and tools depending on that used by an individual school or college," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
"We strongly encourage organisations to familiarise themselves with the threat and mitigation advice included in the advisory to help defend their networks," he added.
From BBC ● May 21, 2025
As well as doubling her sales over the course of the year, Ms Owen said she had to "familiarise" herself with the rules of selling on TikTok.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
To familiarise the men with the surroundings, they are taken sometimes to a real police court while a magistrate is not sitting, and lectured on the surroundings.
From Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police by George Dilnot
