1
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
Mr. King spent the first week of the summer internship acquainting everyone with the new computers
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2
as in to inform
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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3
as in to present
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors
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Recent Examples of acquaint
What’s interesting about season three so far is how they’re increasingly foregrounded, deployed as a recurring motif that looms over the proceedings as the premiere acquaints us with the weirdness present in each set of characters.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Naomie Harris and Black Bag costar Regé-Jean Page became acquainted quickly while filming director Steven Soderbergh’s new spy thriller.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Sleeping in makeshift tents, they are forced to quickly become acquainted by cooking meals, socializing and competing in mini-games with each other.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Due to the festival’s size (last year’s attendance totalled 500), the performers and fellow attendees quickly become acquainted, creating an intimate workshop-feel.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Naomie Harris and Black Bag costar Regé-Jean Page became acquainted quickly while filming director Steven Soderbergh’s new spy thriller.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Sleeping in makeshift tents, they are forced to quickly become acquainted by cooking meals, socializing and competing in mini-games with each other.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Due to the festival’s size (last year’s attendance totalled 500), the performers and fellow attendees quickly become acquainted, creating an intimate workshop-feel.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
Verb
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The prosecution introduced Sylvia's statement to police as evidence.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this month, Texas Representative David Spiller introduced a bill that would prohibit health insurance companies from using AI to delay, deny, or modify claims, legislation similar to what other states have brought forward.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don't show up and ask someone there to educate you.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The bottom line: The Oregon Health Authority is working to expand peer networks throughout the state, especially in rural communities in the eastern part of the state, to better reach at-risk populations and educate health care providers, while continuing to track its prevalence in the drug supply.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Members of the Blue Origin staff will familiarize the crew with the layout of the capsule, including the location of the cameras and oxygen mask, as well as how to correspond with ground control.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Johnson recommends familiarizing yourself with airplane safety features, including emergency exits.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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That likely will not be received well by China, which advised the Trump administration to cancel all China tariffs Wednesday, NPR reported.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The acquisition, advised by Rothschild & Co, is expected to be completed before the end of the month.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hasn’t instructed the front office to sign one free agent.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reports emerged shortly after over the school’s emergency alert system, sending students and faculty into a panic as they were instructed to seek shelter.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Acquaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaint. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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