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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In 2026 the autonomous vehicle space is still in its infancy, but companies have aggressive expansion plans and more riders are familiarizing themselves and growing comfortable with the technology by the day.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition to knowing your growing zone, familiarize yourself with how long your local growing season is, which will indicate when your plants should go in the ground, says Renee Pottle, creator of SeedtoPantry and author of The Confident Canner.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the equipment before beginning.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition to knowing your growing zone, familiarize yourself with how long your local growing season is, which will indicate when your plants should go in the ground, says Renee Pottle, creator of SeedtoPantry and author of The Confident Canner.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the equipment before beginning.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 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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