Acquainting: meaning, definitions and examples

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acquainting

 

[ əˈkwān(t)ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

introducing someone

Acquainting refers to the action of making someone aware of or familiar with something. It involves sharing information or experiences so that the other person can understand or recognize the subject more clearly. This term is often used in social settings where one person is introducing another to people, places, or concepts they may not have encountered before. The process of acquainting can also impart a sense of comfort and understanding between individuals.

Synonyms

familiarizing, informing, introducing, notifying

Examples of usage

  • I am acquainting her with the new policies.
  • He spent the afternoon acquainting himself with the local culture.
  • The teacher is acquainting the students with the curriculum.
  • They are acquainting their guests with the house rules.

Translations

Translations of the word "acquainting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 familiarização

🇮🇳 परिचय

🇩🇪 Vertrautmachen

🇮🇩 perkenalan

🇺🇦 ознайомлення

🇵🇱 zapoznawanie

🇯🇵 知り合い

🇫🇷 familiarisation

🇪🇸 familiarización

🇹🇷 tanıtım

🇰🇷 소개

🇸🇦 تعريف

🇨🇿 seznámení

🇸🇰 zoznámenie

🇨🇳 熟悉

🇸🇮 seznanjanje

🇮🇸 kynnast

🇰🇿 таныстыру

🇬🇪 ცნობობა

🇦🇿 tanışdırma

🇲🇽 familiarización

Etymology

The word 'acquainting' originates from the Old French word 'acointier', which means 'to make known'. This was derived from the Latin word 'ad' meaning 'to' and 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know'. The use of the word in English can be traced back to the late 15th century when it began to incorporate the idea of familiarizing one person with another or a particular subject. Over the centuries, 'acquaint' evolved into its current form, with 'acquainting' representing the ongoing action of making someone familiar with something. Throughout its history, the term has been linked to social interactions and the importance of relationships, as knowing someone or something often forms the basis of further connection and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,982, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.