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acquainting

VERB

inform oneself or another about something new

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accustom advise apprise enlighten familiarize inform

STRONG

clue disclose divulge habituate introduce notify post present reveal tell warn

WEAK

bring out come out with fill in fix up get together intro knock down let know make familiar

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delude

STRONG

conceal hide secrete suppress withhold

WEAK

deceive falsify hold back mislead misrepresent

Example Sentences

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By acquainting himself with India so that whenever he tours India, it's easier for him.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The multiplatinum album acted as a coming-out-party, acquainting music lovers the world over with the incredible range of his gifts.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024

By acquainting visitors with the latest styles, department stores helped to shape a developing consumer culture.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Vaccines work by acquainting the immune system with a virus well enough to prompt a defense against it.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2021

Newton replied, thanking Oldenburg ‘for your candour in acquainting me with Mr Hook’s insinuations’ and asking for an opportunity to set the record straight.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin