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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Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Before starting seeds, familiarize yourself with all the specific requirements of each seed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The job, Nguyen said, familiarized him with the inner workings of restaurants and their safety regulations.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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