Familiarize: meaning, definitions and examples

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familiarize

 

[ fษ™หˆmษชlษชษ™หŒraษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

with new information

To make oneself knowledgeable or acquainted with something new or unfamiliar. This can involve learning about a topic, process, or environment.

Synonyms

accustom, acquaint, get to know

Examples of usage

  • I need to familiarize myself with the new software before I can start using it.
  • She took some time to familiarize herself with the local customs and traditions.
  • We should familiarize ourselves with the safety procedures before starting the experiment.
Context #2 | Verb

with surroundings

To make someone or something well-known or accustomed to a particular place or environment. This can involve getting used to a new location or situation.

Synonyms

adapt, adjust, orient

Examples of usage

  • The orientation session helped us familiarize ourselves with the campus and its facilities.
  • It will take some time for the new employees to familiarize themselves with the company's culture.
  • The children need time to familiarize themselves with the new neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "familiarize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น familiarizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคšเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vertrautmachen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengenalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะทะฝะฐะนะพะผะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapoznaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…ฃใ‚Œใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท familiariser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ familiarizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanฤฑลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ต์ˆ™ํ•ด์ง€๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฑูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seznรกmit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zoznรกmiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†Ÿๆ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seznaniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynnast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanฤฑลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ familiarizar

Etymology

The word 'familiarize' originated from the Old French word 'familiariser', which means 'to make familiar'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-16th century. The term is derived from the Latin word 'familiaris', meaning 'related to a household'. Over time, 'familiarize' has evolved to represent the action of making oneself or others accustomed or well-acquainted with something new or unfamiliar.

See also: familiarity, unfamiliar, unfamiliarity, unfamiliarized.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,683, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.