familiarize
verb
fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz 
familiarized; familiarizing
1
: to make known or familiar
Shakespeare … familiarizes the wonderful—
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: 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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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Early wins not only build momentum but also familiarize teams with AI’s capabilities.
—Matthew Putman, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
In addition to maintaining the bikes, the programs also organize training, group rides and educational events to familiarize people with cycling culture and safety.
—Kaja Šeruga, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
British animal charity International Cat Care explains that the best way to introduce felines is following a five step method which starts with scent swapping, allowing each cat to familiarize with the other feline's smell before a face to face meeting.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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