acquainted

American  

[uh-kweyn-tid] / əˈkweɪn tɪd /

adjective

1. having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed bywith ).

   to be acquainted with law.

2. brought into social contact; made familiar.

   people acquainted through mutual friends.

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acquainted British  

/ əˈkweɪntɪd /

adjective

1. (sometimes foll by with) on terms of familiarity but not intimacy

2. (foll by with) having knowledge or experience (of); familiar (with)

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Other Word Forms

• acquaintedness noun
• half-acquainted adjective
• quasi-acquainted adjective
• unacquainted adjective
• well-acquainted adjective

Etymology

Origin of acquainted

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; acquaint + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“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

"Kampnich has been an unbelievable resource for getting us acquainted with the island and its unique ecology," Bailey adds.

From Science Daily

But instead I fanned myself and gave a friendly curtsy, nearly overcome with relief that the strangers and I were not acquainted.

From Literature

“We are very well acquainted,” said Lena, her voice firm, just the way she had sounded in life, when Molly needed someone to gently tug her back to earth.

From Literature

Reddit’s growth, however, will depend on attracting even more humans to the site by making it easier for new users to get acquainted with the platform.

From Barron's

Related Words

• abreast
• conversant
• informed