familiarize
verb
fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz 
familiarized; familiarizing
1
: to make known or familiar
… Shakespeare … familiarizes the wonderful …—
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: 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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The city had urged voters going in-person on Election Day to vote to familiarize themselves with parking options at Berkley High School due to ongoing construction.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Virtual and physical demonstrations and presentations familiarized the audience, a cross-section of entertainment, finance and technology pros, with the companies’ innovations and ambitions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The city had urged voters going in-person on Election Day to vote to familiarize themselves with parking options at Berkley High School due to ongoing construction.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Fast forward, the local retriever has taken her talents to Vancouver, Canada, to familiarize herself with life on a movie set and her Hollywood movie trainers.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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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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