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
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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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Quispe López, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
The chef discussed his desire to familiarize his compatriots with true Ukrainian cuisine, his commitment to feeding them throughout the war, and the role of food in defining national identity.
—Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Needless to say, until recently, a Division I basketball coach would have no need to familiarize himself with a convoluted flow chart of media and investment honchos.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Advisors should familiarize themselves with the latest financial technology tools to help streamline operations and provide superior client service.
—Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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familiarize
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fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz
familiarized; familiarizing
: to make familiar
familiarize yourself with the place
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