familiarize
verb
fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz 
familiarized; familiarizing
1
: to make known or familiar
Shakespeare … familiarizes the wonderful—
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson2
: to make well acquainted
familiarize students with good literature
Examples of familiarize in a Sentence
I've been slowly familiarizing myself with the neighborhood.
the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments
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Claire Lin and Kyle Vu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
After finding a favorite virtual studio, Lewitt recommends users spend time there and familiarize themselves with its characteristics just as would happen in a real studio.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Beginner lessons start with a briefing on ocean safety and surf etiquette, before moving into waist deep water where students can familiarize themselves with their longboards.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Hague and Gorbunov helped their Starliner crewmates familiarize themselves with the Crew 9 Dragon.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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familiarize
verb
fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz
familiarized; familiarizing
: to make familiar
familiarize yourself with the place
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