Be familiar with: meaning, definitions and examples
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be familiar with
[ bɪ fəˈmɪljər wɪð ]
knowledge
To have knowledge or experience of something.
Synonyms
be acquainted with, be versed in, know
Examples of usage
- He is familiar with the local customs.
- She is familiar with the latest technology trends.
recognition
To recognize or identify something because of previous exposure or experience.
Synonyms
acknowledge, identify, recognize
Examples of usage
- She is familiar with his writing style.
- He is familiar with the sound of her voice.
comfortable
Well-known or easily recognized, often resulting in a feeling of comfort or ease.
Synonyms
comforting, known, recognizable
Examples of usage
- She felt familiar with the surroundings.
- He had a familiar feeling when he entered the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "be familiar with" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estar familiarizado com
🇮🇳 परिचित होना
🇩🇪 vertraut sein mit
🇮🇩 terbiasa dengan
🇺🇦 бути знайомим з
🇵🇱 być zaznajomionym z
🇯🇵 に精通している
🇫🇷 être familier avec
🇪🇸 estar familiarizado con
🇹🇷 aşina olmak
🇰🇷 에 익숙하다
🇸🇦 مألوف بـ
🇨🇿 být obeznámen s
🇸🇰 byť oboznámený s
🇨🇳 熟悉
🇸🇮 biti seznanjen z
🇮🇸 vera kunnugur með
🇰🇿 таныс болу
🇬🇪 იცნობდე
🇦🇿 tanış olmaq
🇲🇽 estar familiarizado con
Word origin
The phrase 'be familiar with' originated from the combination of the Old French word 'familiar' meaning 'intimate, friendly' and the Middle English word 'with' indicating a connection or association. Over time, the phrase evolved to represent knowledge, recognition, and comfort with something or someone. It is commonly used in everyday language to convey a sense of understanding or awareness.