verb
acquaint
uh-KWAYNT
verb
1
To make someone familiar with something, or to introduce people to each other.
"Take some time to acquaint yourself with the new software."
"She acquainted him with the local customs before the trip."
How to Use Acquaint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo get familiar with something, or introduce someone to it.
Common pairings
acquaint yourself with
acquaint someone with the facts
Word Forms
acquainted past tense, acquaints singular
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Etymology
From Old French acointier, from Late Latin accognitare, related to "cognition" and "know."