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get to know

VERB
familiarize
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 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
VERB
meet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear gather join open show sit
STRONG
assemble collect congregate converge flock foregather muster rally rendezvous
WEAK
be introduced be present be presented enter in get-together make acquaintance
Antonyms
STRONGEST
separate
STRONG
disperse scatter spread
WEAK
avoid

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“But Mexicans should get to know them first.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Male and female U1s can speak through an artificial intelligence tool programmed by the company to offer soothing words if it detects fatigue or stress, and get to know its user over time.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

"We have our unique plan about that, over time people will get to know about that."

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

It felt like a different way in to a character that I had really started to get to know at that point.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

“You’re a band; you’re going to get to know each other real, real well. But first, we’re going to brainstorm.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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