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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Jaelyn Rodriguez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
The Compounding Problem Any NBA player looking to maximize their earning potential over the next half-decade needs to familiarize themselves with the concept of compounding.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Find out ratings, read reviews, and familiarize yourself with the users on them.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 25 June 2025
It was included to familiarize moviegoers early and often with material before the film hits theaters in March 2026.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 June 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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