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familiarize
[ fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz ]
/ fəˈmɪl yəˌraɪz /
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verb (used with object), fa·mil·iar·ized, fa·mil·iar·iz·ing.
to make (onself or another person) well-acquainted or conversant with something.
to make (something) well-known; bring into common knowledge or use.
Archaic. to make familiar; establish (a person) in friendly intimacy.
verb (used without object), fa·mil·iar·ized, fa·mil·iar·iz·ing.
Archaic. to associate in a familiar way.
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Also especially British, fa·mil·iar·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for familiarize
familiarize
familiarise
/ (fəˈmɪljəˌraɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make (oneself or someone else) familiar, as with a particular subject
to make (something) generally known or accepted
Derived forms of familiarize
familiarization or familiarisation, nounfamiliarizer or familiariser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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