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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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Every year, the CFA holds regular outreach events with schools and the community to familiarize regular folk with the telltale signs of impending fires, how to get relevant information from official sources, and the appropriate risk mitigation tactics.
—Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
This will help your dog familiarize themself with the house and reduce the shock when moving day comes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Santo Wines is arguably the most popular and a fine destination to familiarize yourself with Assyrtiko (Santorini's flagship grape variety).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for familiarize
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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