CEFR B2

familiarize

verb

Meaning

To make someone or oneself thoroughly acquainted with something, or to make something well-known or understood.

Examples

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the new software before the training session.
The guide helped us familiarize ourselves with the local customs and traditions.

Synonyms: acquaint, orient, accustom, apprise

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familiarize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /fəˈmɪliəraɪz/

Definition

To make someone or oneself thoroughly acquainted with something, or to make something well-known or understood.

Examples

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the new software before the training session.
The guide helped us familiarize ourselves with the local customs and traditions.
It's important to familiarize students with different research methods early in their studies.

How to Use familiarize

familiarize with (prepositional phrase): To become or make someone acquainted with something. — "He needs to familiarize himself with the new system quickly."

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