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verb (used with object)
1.
to make (onself or another) well-acquainted or conversant with something.
2.
to make (something) well-known; bring into common knowledge or use.
3.
Archaic. to make familiar; establish (a person) in friendly intimacy.
verb (used without object)
4.
Archaic. to associate in a familiar way.
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Familiarize
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is subtilize. Does it mean:
| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |
| to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle. |
Also, especially British, fa·mil·iar·ise.
Related forms
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), re·fa·mil·iar·ized, re·fa·mil·iar·iz·ing.
un·fa·mil·iar·ized, adjective
Synonyms
1. accustom, acquaint.
1. accustom, acquaint.
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