familiarize

verb

fa·​mil·​iar·​ize fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz How to pronounce familiarize (audio)
familiarized; familiarizing

transitive verb

1
: to make known or familiar
Shakespeare … familiarizes the wonderfulSamuel Johnson
2
: to make well acquainted
familiarize students with good literature
familiarization noun

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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Most major airlines have specific pet policies, including fees and restrictions, which travelers should familiarize themselves with before flying. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 A lot of it was that, was getting to know Tilda, getting to know Pedro, familiarizing ourselves with the script, having costume fittings, getting to know everyone at El Deseo and the production team, all of that. Damon Wise, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024 Before introducing them face to face, familiarize them with each others' smell through scent swapping, exchanging bedding that smells like the other pet. Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Bowel retraining: This method involves creating habits that familiarize your body with using the bathroom at certain times. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for familiarize 

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of familiarize was in 1593

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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

familiarize

verb
fa·​mil·​iar·​ize fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz How to pronounce familiarize (audio)
familiarized; familiarizing
: to make familiar
familiarize yourself with the place
familiarization noun

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