Synonyms of familiarizing

familiarizing

verb

present participle of familiarize

1

as in informing

to give information to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• informing
• advising
• telling
• instructing
• acquainting
• educating
• briefing
• teaching
• apprising
• enlightening
• notifying
• alerting
• clearing
• filling in
• versing
• catching up
• hipping
• keeping (someone) posted
• letting someone know
• assuring
• clueing (in)
• wising (up)
• convincing
• advertising
• lecturing
• reassuring
• disclosing (to)
• announcing (to)
• certifying
• tutoring
• schooling
• warranting
• disabusing
• disillusioning
• disenchanting
• undeceiving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misleading
• misinforming

2

as in introducing

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

• introducing
• educating
• orienting
• acquainting
• accustoming
• orientating
• initiating
• informing
• exposing
• presenting
• training
• apprising
• subjecting
• instructing
• habituating
• briefing
• grounding
• enlightening
• schooling
• filling in
• warning
• advising
• reacquainting
• versing
• wonting
• telling
• tipping (off)
• clueing (in)
• wising (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of familiarizing

The athletes took practice runs on Monday, familiarizing themselves with the track ahead of Saturday’s regional finals. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Our World Cup homepage has the major stories, but a good place to start is familiarizing yourself with the top 50 players of the tournament. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims. — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by familiarizing themselves with the current mortgage interest rate climate. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026

The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

After familiarizing myself with the fleet of horses—including a month-old foal—a small group saddled up for a breathtaking excursion through the scenic mountains. — Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026

She’s spent several weeks in on rehearsals, familiarizing herself with the choreography and the dancers’ individual performing styles. — David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025

Ellison assumed control of Paramount in August, and has spent the last few months familiarizing himself with Paramount’s workings, and figuring out where resources need to be shifted around. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025