familiarize
verb
fa·mil·iar·ize
fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz 
familiarized; familiarizing
1
: to make known or familiar
Shakespeare … familiarizes the wonderful—
Samuel Johnson
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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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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Johnson recommends familiarizing yourself with airplane safety features, including emergency exits.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Now though, 'F1' is expected to expand Formula One's reach further, helping fans familiarize themselves with the sport.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Students should also familiarize themselves with online resources available through the Department of Education, such as the Federal Student Aid website, which provides information on applying for aid and managing student loans.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarize. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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