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familiarize

[ fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, fa·mil·iar·ized, fa·mil·iar·iz·ing.

to make (onself or another person) well-acquainted or conversant with something.
Synonyms: acquaint, accustom
to make (something) well-known; bring into common knowledge or use.
Archaic. to make familiar; establish (a person) in friendly intimacy.

, fa·mil·iar·ized, fa·mil·iar·iz·ing.

familiarize

/ fəˈmɪljəˌraɪz /

fa·miliar·i·zation noun
fa·miliar·izer noun
refa·miliar·i·zation noun
refa·miliar·ize verb (used with object) refamiliarized refamiliarizing
unfa·miliar·ized adjective

First recorded in 1600–10; familiar + -ize

Chen was hastily assigned a public defender who didn't have time to familiarize himself with Chen's case.

Officers and members should familiarize themselves thoroughly with the details of such a manual.

Every one who ever took the trouble to familiarize himself with his work made it.

Then chuck and re-chuck to familiarize yourself with every operative part of the lathe, and never try to force the cutting tool.

The reader should familiarize himself with the physiology of the ear by reference to physiologies.

Teach the student to listen closely to his own voice, and familiarize him with correct models of singing.

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