The difference between Acquaint and Familiarize

When used as verbs, acquaint means to furnish or give experimental knowledge of, whereas familiarize means to make or become familiar with something or someone.


Acquaint is also adjective with the meaning: acquainted.

check bellow for the other definitions of Acquaint and Familiarize

  1. Acquaint as a verb (transitive, followed by ''with''):

    To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.

  2. Acquaint as a verb (transitive, archaic, followed by ''of'' or ''that''):

    To communicate notice to; to inform; to make cognizant.

  3. Acquaint as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To familiarize; to accustom.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Evelyn"

  1. Acquaint as an adjective (obsolete):

    Acquainted.

  1. Familiarize as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To make or become familiar with something or someone.

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