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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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by familiarizing themselves with the current mortgage interest rate climate.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
And once the bears have familiarized themselves with the area, they'll be introduced to a larger habitat, while still having access to the den.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Another hooper that fans should familiarize themselves with is Kelsey Mitchell.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for familiarize
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 18 May. 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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