familiarize

especially British, fa·mil·iar·ise

[fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz]

verb (used with object)

familiarized, familiarizing 

1. to make (onself or another person) well-acquainted or conversant with something.

   Synonyms: acquaint, accustom

2. to make (something) well-known; bring into common knowledge or use.

3. Archaic.,  to make familiar; establish (a person) in friendly intimacy.

verb (used without object)

familiarized, familiarizing 

1. Archaic.,  to associate in a familiar way.

familiarize

/ fəˈmɪljəˌraɪz /

verb

1. to make (oneself or someone else) familiar, as with a particular subject

2. to make (something) generally known or accepted

Other Word Forms

• familiarization noun
• familiarizer noun
• refamiliarization noun
• refamiliarize verb (used with object)
• unfamiliarized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of familiarize¹

First recorded in 1600–10; familiar + -ize

Example Sentences

Human interaction was kept to a minimum throughout the rehabilitation process to familiarize the cubs with natural hunting behaviors and habitat, said Angela Hernandez-Cusick, a wildlife supervisor at the center.

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Covering the criminal justice system in Louisiana often means familiarizing myself with things people in other parts of the country might find shocking.

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He was therefore among the first people to take a hard-hat tour of the building when it was under construction so he could familiarize himself with the space.

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The Times republished them online for the 50th anniversary of his death, so there’s no excuse not to familiarize yourself with his work.

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Hours before players are required to be in the building, Gadsden walked through plays on the field by himself every morning, saying the play calls aloud to familiarize himself with the playbook.

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Related Words

• enlighten 
• naturalize