acquaints

verb

present tense third-person singular of acquaint
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

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2
as in informs
to give information to his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen

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3
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 Synonyms for acquaints
  1. introduces
  2. informs
  3. familiarizes
  4. tells
  5. educates
  6. advises
  7. orients
  8. instructs
Verb
  • The campaign introduces the Arc, a new mid-rise jean with a barrel silhouette, alongside favorites like the High-Rise Wide Leg, Baggy Barrel and Low-Rise Baggy.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Misaligned execution introduces variability that compounds as organizations scale.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of introduces
Verb
  • The word algebra derives from the al-jabr in this title, which, by extension, also informs the word algorithm.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • An analysis of the demand for different majors among applicants is one input that informs the school’s course adjustments, officials said.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of informs
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
  • Here are seven of the biggest eclipse myths – and why the science tells a very different story.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Each piece is highly detailed and whimsical, and tells a personal story.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
  • Today, McGovern serves as executive director of Every Child a Swimmer, an organization within the International Swimming Hall of Fame that educates families on water safety.
    — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of educates
Verb
  • Clay regularly advises organizations on using existential psychology and behavioral science to improve their products, services, and workplace culture.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For any condition, aim for no more than 300 mg of elemental magnesium daily unless your doctor advises otherwise.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of advises
Verb
  • 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
  • The disarmament thus takes place as an ecological project, one that situates AI within the broad sweep of human culture and that orients it towards human flourishing, not toward warfare, monopolistic power, or new inequalities.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
Definition of orients
Verb
  • Carpenter instructs first, grabbing a shallow dish and mixing in some apple cider vinegar along with a few drops of dish soap.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • While the robot is adjusting the bed, the user instructs it to stop midway through the task.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of instructs
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