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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Kassem suggests that new workers acquaint themselves with safety guidelines, and ensure they have proper channels to express concerns.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
He now forecasts that about half a gigawatt will be deployed in the second half of 2026, reflecting the time needed to acquaint to new rack architecture.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025
This is standard fare - an opportunity for 'tracksuit staff' to acquaint themselves with the new coaching team and for the manager to start laying down his philosophy.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025
That is all the invitation they need to acquaint themselves with the goods in a way they are rarely permitted at serious institutions.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
I had no desire to acquaint myself with the machine’s crushing gears and movements.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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