acquaint

[uh-kweynt] / əˈkweɪnt /

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

Usage

What is another way to say acquaint? Acquaint emphasizes familiarity that arises from bringing persons into social contact: to acquaint oneself with the team. The more general verb introduce refers to making persons known to one another as by announcement of names or by facilitating a meeting: to introduce a friend to one's sister.

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The two lingered like new friends wanting to get acquainted, swimming around me with slow but powerful undulations, their grace astounding.

From Literature

I’m friendly with zero country superstars, but I’m acquainted with a Jelly Roll or two.

From Salon

Bill Clinton has previously said he was acquainted with Epstein, but never visited his island.

From Salon

It will take time for investors to get acquainted with the new Fed chair, and they need to remember that he would command just one vote on rate decisions.

From MarketWatch

“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

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