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Definitions

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.

Example Sentences

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Kassem suggests that new workers acquaint themselves with safety guidelines, and ensure they have proper channels to express concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

He now forecasts that about half a gigawatt will be deployed in the second half of 2026, reflecting the time needed to acquaint to new rack architecture.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

This is standard fare - an opportunity for 'tracksuit staff' to acquaint themselves with the new coaching team and for the manager to start laying down his philosophy.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

That is all the invitation they need to acquaint themselves with the goods in a way they are rarely permitted at serious institutions.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024

I had no desire to acquaint myself with the machine’s crushing gears and movements.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.