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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with signs of the moth and report sightings to the Ohio Plant Pest Reporter.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Talking Buttons Try to Break the Pet-Human Language Barrier
After familiarizing both dogs and their owners with the laboratory, researchers used adhesive cream to attach EEG monitors to the dogs’ heads.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
The brothers familiarized themselves with the show after becoming parents.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Review reports and documentation examples to familiarize yourself with the format and content expected in audit documentation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
As a 9-year-old from the Dominican Republic, Lopez had to familiarize himself with hockey, maple syrup and francophiles when his dad, Otto Sr., got a job in Montreal and moved the family from their native island.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
Get a head start by familiarizing yourself with SkinStore's very best.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 20 Nov. 2023
The lesson: When insurance denies your claim for a medical device, familiarize yourself with the appeals process.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024
Visiting fire watch guards is a great place to familiarize yourself with these professional services.
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Talking Buttons Try to Break the Pet-Human Language Barrier
After familiarizing both dogs and their owners with the laboratory, researchers used adhesive cream to attach EEG monitors to the dogs’ heads.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
The brothers familiarized themselves with the show after becoming parents.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Review reports and documentation examples to familiarize yourself with the format and content expected in audit documentation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
As a 9-year-old from the Dominican Republic, Lopez had to familiarize himself with hockey, maple syrup and francophiles when his dad, Otto Sr., got a job in Montreal and moved the family from their native island.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
Get a head start by familiarizing yourself with SkinStore's very best.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 20 Nov. 2023
The lesson: When insurance denies your claim for a medical device, familiarize yourself with the appeals process.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024
Visiting fire watch guards is a great place to familiarize yourself with these professional services.
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
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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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