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acquaint
[ uh-kweynt ]
verb (used with object)
- to make more or less familiar, aware, or conversant (usually followed by with ):
to acquaint the mayor with our plan.
- to furnish with knowledge; inform (usually followed by with ):
to acquaint the manager with one's findings.
- to bring into social contact; introduce (usually followed by with ):
She acquainted her roommate with my cousin.
acquaint
/ əˈkweɪnt /
verb
- foll bywith or of to make (a person) familiar or conversant (with); inform (of)
- foll by with to introduce (to); bring into contact (with)
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Other Words From
- preac·quaint verb (used with object)
- reac·quaint verb (used with object)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acquaint1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acquaint1
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Example Sentences
Some of the colonists sincerely desired to acquaint and convert the Indians to Christianity.
It would do little or no good to acquaint the constable with their suspicion that the rascal might be the man named Cameron Smith.
Who will acquaint us when there is a concert, a choral service in church, or something wonderful to be seen at the fair?
At length the German commissioner arrived, and came to acquaint us that within two days we were to set out.
In the meantime Painted Weasel had ridden away to acquaint his companions with the plans of the war party.
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