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)

Examples of familiarize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This includes familiarizing them with company policies, procedures, and culture, as well as providing the necessary tools and resources to perform their job effectively. —Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024

Inspect your ride and familiarize yourself with your car's features. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024

The Game of the Year Edition holds up pretty well and might be a great entryway for anyone looking to familiarize themselves with the series ahead of seeing the movie adaptation (or looking to wash the taste from their mouths afterward). —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024

Anyone looking to get an EV has to familiarize themselves with the various connector types. —Joe Hindy, PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024