Acquaint

Quick meaning: Acquaint is a verb meaning (transitive, followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) know; to make familiar.

Meaning

(transitive, followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) know; to make familiar.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, archaic, followed by of or that) To communicate notice to; to inform; let know.
2. (transitive, obsolete) To familiarize; to accustom.
3. (now chiefly Scotland) Acquainted.

Example Sentences

Acquaint her here, of my Sonne Paris Loue,

I think you should acquaint him with the realities of the situation.

I muſt acquaint you, that I haue recciu'd New-dated Letters from Northumberland:

October 2 1642, Isaac Basire, letter to John Evelyn What success it may further have I shall acquaint you at my coming over

Word Forms

• acquaints
• acquainting
• acquainted

Synonyms for acquaint

Depending on context, synonyms include familiarize, advise, apprise, inform, present, introduce.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include familiarize, introduce, present, familiarise, understand, advise.

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