ACQUAINTS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

acquaints

verb

present tense third-person singular of acquaint

as in introduces

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to Mr. King spent the first week of the summer internship acquainting everyone with the new computers

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as in informs

to give information to his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen

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as in presents

to make (one person) known (to another) socially hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors

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Recent Examples of acquaints Lee’s investigation takes him to 4H fairs and on horseback rides, and acquaints him with a rich tapestry of strong personalities. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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But the July 2026 opening of Wahous Wilderness Lodge in secluded Quait Bay introduces a different kind of high-end stay.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
In the latter case, there may be an opportunity for the founder to continue contributing knowledge and relationships while the buyer introduces additional resources and management expertise.

— Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of introduces

Verb

Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.

— Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025

Definition of familiarizes

Verb

Not long after, the school system, which educates more than 150,000 students, changed its admissions practices to eliminate an extra in-person exam.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The organization educates veterans about underutilized resources and opportunities.

— Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of educates

Verb

The behavior may be creepy, but Miss Manners advises against sharing your feelings on the subject, as that will inevitably mean criticizing her behavior — which would also be rude.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Without knowing the identity of the third member of Marnûkh and Arondir’s party, Celeborn strongly advises them to leave without her, then starts to make an exit himself before heading back after Marnûkh mentions Galadriel’s name.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of advises

Verb

With a body thrashed by occupational hazards, Hsu, who is forty-four, orients his life nowadays around running Sci-Fi Fantasy, his skate company, and roaming the city to take pictures.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Boyd’s insight was that whoever observes and orients better gets inside their opponent’s decision cycle and dictates the fight.

— Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of orients

Verb

Parks workers who don't comply with the new policy could face discipline, officials said, adding, the policy also instructs them to not engage in any verbal or physical altercations with ICE agents.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Rama intervenes and instructs Lakshmana to disfigure Shurpanakha.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of instructs

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