verb
acquaint
uh-KWAYNT
Acquaint (verb) means to make someone familiar with something, or to introduce people to each other. Example: “Take some time to acquaint yourself with the new software.”
verb
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To make someone familiar with something, or to introduce people to each other.
"Take some time to acquaint yourself with the new software."
"She acquainted him with the local customs before the trip."
How to use acquaint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo get familiar with something, or introduce someone to it.
Common pairings
acquaint yourself with
acquaint someone with the facts
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- acquaints
- Past tense
- acquainted
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Etymology
From Old French acointier, from Late Latin accognitare, related to "cognition" and "know."
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What does “acquaint” mean?
The word “acquaint” means to make someone familiar with something, or to introduce people to each other. In plain terms, to get familiar with something, or introduce someone to it.
How do you pronounce “acquaint”?
“Acquaint” is pronounced uh-KWAYNT (/əˈkweɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “acquaint” in a sentence?
Here is “acquaint” used in a sentence: “Take some time to acquaint yourself with the new software.”
What is another word for “acquaint”?
Words with a similar meaning to “acquaint” include apprise and inform.
What part of speech is “acquaint”?
“Acquaint” is a verb.
Where does the word “acquaint” come from?
The word “acquaint” comes from Late Latin. From Old French acointier, from Late Latin accognitare, related to "cognition" and "know.".
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