Acquainted: meaning, definitions and examples

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acquainted

[ əˈkweɪntɪd ]

^{Context #1}

to be familiar with someone or something

Having knowledge or experience of someone or something; familiar with someone or something through close contact or experience.

Synonyms

conversant, familiar, knowledgeable, versed

Examples of usage

I am well acquainted with the rules of the game.
She became acquainted with the new technology quickly.

^{Context #2}

to make someone aware of or familiar with something

To make someone aware of or familiar with something; to introduce someone to something or someone for the first time.

Synonyms

brief, familiarize, inform, introduce

Examples of usage

He acquainted me with the latest developments in the project.
She acquainted herself with the local customs before traveling.

Translations

Translations of the word "acquainted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 familiarizado

🇮🇳 परिचित

🇩🇪 vertraut

🇮🇩 terbiasa

🇺🇦 знайомий

🇵🇱 zaznajomiony

🇯🇵 知り合い

🇫🇷 familier

🇪🇸 familiarizado

🇹🇷 aşina

🇰🇷 익숙한

🇸🇦 مألوف

🇨🇿 obeznámený

🇸🇰 oboznámený

🇨🇳 熟悉

🇸🇮 seznanjen

🇮🇸 kunnugur

🇰🇿 таныс

🇬🇪 ნაცნობი

🇦🇿 tanış

🇲🇽 familiarizado

Word origin

The word 'acquainted' originated from the Old French word 'acointier', which means 'make known, make friends with'. The term has been in use since the 13th century, evolving over time to its current form in English. It reflects the idea of establishing familiarity or knowledge with someone or something through interaction or experience.