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
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
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Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Sixto emphasized the importance of bringing financial education to Cubans on the island to familiarize them with how a stock exchange operates and the prospects for acquiring shares.
—Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
With this in mind, familiarize your child with the support available to them and how to access it.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 May 2026
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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