familiarizing

VERB

make or become acquainted with, knowledgeable about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enlighten naturalize

STRONG

accustom adapt adjust case coach condition habituate inform instruct inure mix popularize post prime school season train use

WEAK

awaken to become adept in become aware of break the ice bring into use check out come to know gain friendship get in get lay of land get lowdown on get to know get together get with it let down hair let know let next to make conversant make used to put on to tip off wont

Antonyms

STRONG

disarrange disorder forget learn neglect unfit

Example Sentences

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familiarizing

The slowdown drill is Taiwan’s first, the office of the president said, aimed at familiarizing the public with “how to ensure uninterrupted communication for themselves and their families in emergencies.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Moving forward, be sure you’re properly preparing for your interview, meaning you are researching the company and familiarizing yourself with the other players in the industry.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026

By familiarizing yourself with local tenant protection laws and planning as best as possible, you can help find yourself with sky-high rent far above everyday market prices.

From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025

His attorney, Jay Mykytiuk, said he was still familiarizing himself with the facts of the case and didn’t have immediate comment.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024

After I finished familiarizing myself with the area, I sat down and tried to think about how I was going to get out of the forest.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

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