1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in informs
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in presents
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaints
Verb
-
O’Brien, gamely holding a cigar, introduces the museum director, who begins by noting that Freud’s office couch is actually housed in London.—
Wendy C. Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026 -
This is not the mutual intermingling ritual of blood-sisters; only Sam introduces Mary’s blood into her own.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In voice-over, Daisy informs us that there has been extra security since last episode’s attack on the Plum bus.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Here’s what informs those dividing lines in our cosmos.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
-
In this book, Colbert tells the story of the ways people came to understand dinosaurs, the major discoveries that moved the field forward and the colorful characters behind the research.—
Steve Brusatte,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
-
At a staff meeting before Chairwoman Park’s arrival, Josh tells club employees that new ownership means potential layoffs.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
-
The department also launched the Real California Cannabis campaign, which educates consumers on the importance of only using products from licensed dispensaries and the safety risks of purchasing unregulated marijuana.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
-
The National Park Service advises keeping a safe distance of at least 50 yards and never approaching or allowing a bear to come closer.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The gene encodes a protein that normally orients and aligns cells in the stomach; without it, the cells become lopsided, rogue, and possibly cancerous.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Bourla confirmed that Pfizer now orients more than 40% of its annual R&D spend toward oncology.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
In a will or trust, a person instructs how to distribute assets upon their death.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
-
If the model instructs a wrist to rotate 180 degrees – physically impossible without injury – the system automatically redistributes that motion across multiple joints.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 13,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Acquaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaints. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
