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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Before diving into specific recipes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with ingredients that can be used in lieu of onions, Chavez says.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

There’s another great feeling that I’d like you to familiarize yourself with: the power of compounding with your Roth IRA.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Any freelance journalist who finds herself despairing over the paltry rates that today’s assigning editors are offering might want to familiarize herself with Fanny Fern before her next negotiation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

An intermission bought time to familiarize oneself with text squeezed onto the cellphone screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

He ran a hand over his face, trying to familiarize himself with the new shape.

From "1984" by George Orwell

familiarize

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