Synonyms for

Acquainted

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

Definition

To be familiar with or have knowledge of someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

introduce acquaint familiarize familiarise present familiar versed knowledgeable aware informed conversant versed apprised intimate friendly colloquial well-informed well-versed conversant well-acquainted acclimated accustomed habituated adjusted adapted

Synonyms by register

Formal

familiar conversant knowledgeable apprised

Informal

know met seen familiar with

Literary

versed cognizant

Antonyms

unfamiliar ignorant stranger unknown unaware alien

Common collocations

  • acquainted with
  • become acquainted
  • acquainted with the facts
  • acquainted with the situation
  • acquainted with each other
  • acquainted with the details

Word family

noun acquaintance
verb acquaint
adjective acquainted

Usage note

Often used with 'with' to indicate familiarity or knowledge of a person, place, or thing. 'Acquainted' implies a degree of knowledge or familiarity, but not necessarily deep intimacy.

Example sentences

  1. I am acquainted with my teacher because I see her every day at school.
  2. My mom is acquainted with my friend's mom because they work together.
  3. I am not acquainted with the new student yet, but I hope to be soon.
  4. The doctor needs to be acquainted with all of your symptoms in order to make a diagnosis.
  5. I became acquainted with my favorite hobby when my dad taught me how to fish.

Quotes

  • It is always well to be well acquainted with oneself. - Francois de La Rochefoucauld
  • The best way to be well acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it. - Benjamin Disraeli
  • A true friend is one who is always ready to listen to you when you are in trouble. If you are acquainted with such a person, you will be happy all your life. - Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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