familiar with

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:having some knowledge about (something)

We are familiar with the situation.

I'm not very familiar with that area.

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: a member of the household of a high official
: one who is often seen and well known
: a spirit often embodied in an animal and held to attend and serve or guard a person

: closely acquainted : intimate
: affable, sociable
: of or relating to a family (see ¹family)

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