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

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

“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

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

It was to be a kind of scout, to familiarize ourselves with the island.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

familiarize

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