familiarized

verb

Definition of familiarizednext
past tense of familiarize
1
as in informed
to give information to the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments

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2
as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarized
  1. informed
  2. introduced
  3. advised
  4. accustomed
  5. told
  6. acquainted
  7. instructed
  8. educated
Verb
  • These changes were informed by 3-language surveys analyzing the preferences of more than 40 Eastern Europeans.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Her experience as a professional makeup artist has informed the thoughtful curation of products for her namesake brand.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • In the past, most new models were introduced in and around September, but carmakers now introduce new models throughout a calendar year.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Microsoft introduced a similar experience for GitHub Copilot last year that can recognize and explain code, alongside recommending changes and fixing bugs.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of introduced
Verb
  • Residents are also advised not to follow behind people who have fallen into the ice, the chief said.
    Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • People who have tummy tucks, for example, are advised to stay hunched over for two weeks after their procedures while the skin heals.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of advised
Verb
  • Whether this powertrain or performance level is enough to wow buyers accustomed to cars of similar acceleration is an open question, but also, perhaps, an academic one; Ferrari says all 799 examples have already been spoken for, even at an asking price of just shy of $4 million a pop.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Affluent shoppers, accustomed to frictionless experiences, expect promo codes to be easy to find and even easier to use.
    Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of accustomed
Verb
  • This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Cato could go public next year if market conditions are favorable, Kramer told Fierce Network.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • So many of us are just now getting acquainted with the idea of inference, where the computer thinks before responding to your question.
    John Werner, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Authorities said it is believed the suspect and the victims were acquainted.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • Prosecutors claimed Bateman instructed his followers from jail to kidnap the girls and transport them over state lines.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Prosecutors claimed that Bateman instructed his followers to kidnap several girls, taken from his home and placed in group homes by the the Department of Child Services, and transport them over state lines.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructed
Verb
  • According to a recent study, only 23% of employees feel completely educated and trained on AI.
    Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • His wife, National Museum of the American Indian Director Cynthia Chavez Lamar, was raised and educated because of the work of her father, San Felipe Pueblo jeweler Richard Chavez.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of educated
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