familiarize

[fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz] / fəˈmɪl yəˌraɪz /

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 with it get-together 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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“We listened to Lambert, Hendricks & Ross albums to familiarize ourselves with Jon’s vocal style,” Mr. Weir said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

As your home is your major asset, think about reverse-mortgage counseling, if only to familiarize yourself with the issue.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

It’s important to taste the soy sauce first and familiarize yourself with its flavor and salt content before using it when baking, Lieu advises.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

We need to familiarize ourselves with every phase of that process so we can recognize it when it happens here.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2025

I would learn information and familiarize myself with ways to categorize it along certain topic lines.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

familiarize

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