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familiarize

[fəˈmɪliəraɪz]

familiarize Definition

  • 1to make someone or oneself better acquainted with something
  • 2to make something more understandable or recognizable

Using familiarize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "familiarize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to familiarize myself with the new software before I can use it effectively.

  • Example

    The teacher familiarized the students with the new topic by giving them a brief overview.

  • Example

    The guide familiarized us with the history and culture of the city during the tour.

familiarize Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for familiarize

Phrases with familiarize

  • to become better acquainted with something

    Example

    He spent the first week in the new job familiarizing himself with the company's policies and procedures.

  • to make someone better acquainted with something

    Example

    The training program is designed to familiarize new employees with the company's products and services.

  • familiarize oneself/someone with the surroundings

    to become or make someone more comfortable with the environment

    Example

    The orientation session helped the new students familiarize themselves with the campus surroundings.

Origins of familiarize

from Late Latin 'familiaris', meaning 'familiar'

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Summary: familiarize in Brief

The verb 'familiarize' [fəˈmɪliəraɪz] means to make someone or oneself better acquainted with something, or to make something more understandable or recognizable. It is often used in the context of learning or adapting to new things, as in 'I need to familiarize myself with the new software before I can use it effectively.' The phrase 'familiarize oneself with' is commonly used to describe the process of becoming better acquainted with something, while 'familiarize someone with something' refers to making someone else better acquainted with something.