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

Start by familiarizing yourself with the fundamentals of the stock that is the focus of the article you’re reading.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026

Covering the criminal justice system in Louisiana often means familiarizing myself with things people in other parts of the country might find shocking.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 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

The exaggerated perils of fictional monsters create strong emotional and behavioral responses, familiarizing us with these reactions for when we have to deal with more down-to-earth dangers.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 20, 2023

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