Synonyms for

Acquaint

Verb / ʌˈkweɪnt / Another word for acquaint — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make someone aware of or familiar with someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

introduce familiarise familiarize present inform familiarize introduce notify tell advise brief enlighten instruct teach coach educate train indoctrinate initiate orient prepare prime warn accustom

Example sentences

  1. I will acquaint you with my new teacher.
  2. My dad will try to acquaint me with new things.
  3. Can you please acquaint me with the new rules?
  4. She will acquaint herself with the new surroundings.
  5. I want to acquaint you with my favorite book.

Quotes

  • To be acquainted with what is best and oldest in yourself, is to know yourself as you were, before the world was made, and before you emerged into time.
  • We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.
  • The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will in turn look sourly upon you; laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly kind companion.

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