familiarize
verb
fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz 
familiarized; familiarizing
1
: to make known or familiar
Shakespeare … familiarizes the wonderful—
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson2
: to make well acquainted
familiarize students with good literature
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Examples of familiarize in a Sentence
I've been slowly familiarizing myself with the neighborhood.
the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments
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—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Produced by Bollywood giant Jio Studios and Indian megastar Aamir Khan – whose film Lagaan was nominated for an Oscar in 2002 in the same category – over a month of screenings in Los Angeles and New York has helped familiarize the U.S. film industry with the movie.
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PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Produced by Bollywood giant Jio Studios and Indian megastar Aamir Khan – whose film Lagaan was nominated for an Oscar in 2002 in the same category – over a month of screenings in Los Angeles and New York has helped familiarize the U.S. film industry with the movie.
—Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Finally, take some time to familiarize yourself with the new interface and features offered by your secure email service.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
And finally: consider familiarizing yourself with new Department of Transportation traveler protections.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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familiarize
verb
fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz
familiarized; familiarizing
: to make familiar
familiarize yourself with the place
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