Synonyms of familiarize

familiarize

verb

fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz 

1

as in to inform

to give information to

the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inform
• advise
• tell
• instruct
• acquaint
• teach
• educate
• apprise
• enlighten
• brief
• fill in
• notify
• clue (in)
• hip
• wise (up)
• catch up
• clear
• alert
• verse
• keep (someone) posted
• let someone know
• convince
• assure
• advertise
• reassure
• disclose (to)
• announce (to)
• certify
• lecture
• warrant
• school
• disabuse
• tutor
• undeceive
• disillusion
• disenchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mislead
• misinform

2

as in to introduce

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to

one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduce
• educate
• acquaint
• orient
• accustom
• initiate
• orientate
• inform
• expose
• apprise
• present
• enlighten
• wont
• instruct
• train
• warn
• clue (in)
• habituate
• fill in
• ground
• subject
• brief
• school
• advise
• reacquaint
• verse
• tell
• tip (off)
• wise (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of familiarize

But at this stage, Gilman, who has five years experience but came in as a free agent, is still familiarizing himself with the playbook. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

At the end of the day, Enterprise is a show best enjoyed by Star Trek fans who like to pore over the Memory Alpha wiki and familiarize themselves with Trek minutiae. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

The following are key fridge components with which to familiarize yourself. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

The exercise also encouraged residents to sign up for emergency alerts, familiarize themselves with evacuation routes and think through critical decisions before an actual wildfire threatened their homes. — Ashley Bosa, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026