Synonyms of familiarize

familiarize

verb

fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz 

1

as in to inform

to give information to

the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inform
• advise
• tell
• instruct
• acquaint
• teach
• educate
• apprise
• enlighten
• brief
• fill in
• notify
• clue (in)
• hip
• wise (up)
• catch up
• clear
• alert
• verse
• keep (someone) posted
• let someone know
• convince
• assure
• advertise
• reassure
• disclose (to)
• announce (to)
• certify
• lecture
• warrant
• school
• disabuse
• tutor
• undeceive
• disillusion
• disenchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mislead
• misinform

2

as in to introduce

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to

one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduce
• educate
• acquaint
• orient
• accustom
• initiate
• orientate
• inform
• expose
• apprise
• present
• enlighten
• wont
• instruct
• train
• warn
• clue (in)
• habituate
• fill in
• ground
• subject
• brief
• school
• advise
• reacquaint
• verse
• tell
• tip (off)
• wise (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of familiarize

His contract experience helped familiarize him with the proclivities of the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

While waiting for the prisoners to emerge out of the federal courthouse elevators, attorneys were seen searching online to quickly familiarize themselves with the case, which has already led to four convictions in May. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

The meetings are intended to familiarize investors with PIF and its portfolio, laying the groundwork for future debt or equity fundraising from global investors, the people said. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Review their bios, information on their organizations and recent news, and familiarize yourself with their photos. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026