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

There are also a number of incredible long takes that roam around the sets to familiarize the audience with the space, further strengthening the sense of tension with an innovative perspective, especially by 1946's standards. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026

Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly. —Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026

The competition began with a few practice matches, which allowed teams to familiarize themselves with the event and their competitors, and refine their strategies and implement last-minute changes to the robots. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

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