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ac·quaint
 acquaint
- pronunciation:
kweInt
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
acquainted, acquainting, acquaints |
| definition 1: |
to introduce, or to make familiar or accustomed to (usu. fol. by with).
They went next door and acquainted themselves with their new neighbors.She was eager to acquaint herself with the customs of her new country.Our guide acquainted us with the famous monuments and sights of the city.- synonyms:
- introduce
- similar words:
- familiarize, greet, orient, present to, welcome
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| definition 2: |
to tell about; inform (usu. fol. by with).
He acquainted the group with his decision.- synonyms:
- advise of, apprise of, clue in, enlighten, familiarize, inform, tell
- similar words:
- disclose, impart, notify, reveal
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| related words: |
acclimate, brief, inform, initiate, introduce, know, open, tell |
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