Be familiar with: meaning, definitions and examples

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be familiar with

 

[ bɪ fəˈmɪljər wɪð ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.