Familiarize — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz/ fa·mil·iar·ize

Meaning & Definition of Familiarize

Familiarize (verb)

  1. to make known or familiar
  2. to make well acquainted

Familiarize (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give information to

    "the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments"

    similar: acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, fill in, hip, inform, instruct, tell, verse, wise (up), keep (someone) posted, let someone know
    related: advertise, alert, notify, announce (to), disclose (to), assure, certify, convince, reassure, warrant, educate, lecture, school, teach, tutor, disabuse, disenchant, disillusion, undeceive
    near: misinform, mislead

  2. to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to

    "one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office"

    similar: accustom, acquaint, initiate, introduce, orient, orientate
    related: habituate, wont, apprise, brief, clue (in), fill in, inform, educate, enlighten, ground, instruct, school, train, verse, expose, present, subject, advise, tell, tip (off), warn, wise (up), reacquaint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Familiarize

The most common words with a similar meaning to Familiarize:

acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, fill in, hip, inform, instruct, tell, verse, wise (up), accustom, initiate, introduce, orient, orientate, keep (someone) posted, let someone know

Related Words for Familiarize

advertise, alert, notify, announce (to), disclose (to), assure, certify, convince, reassure, warrant, educate, lecture, school, teach, tutor, disabuse, disenchant, disillusion, undeceive, habituate, wont, ground, train, expose, present, subject, tip (off), warn, reacquaint

Near Antonyms of Familiarize

misinform, mislead

Word Forms of Familiarize

Inflections: familiarized, familiarizing

Derived words: familiarization (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Familiarize

First known use: 1593

Frequently Asked Questions about Familiarize

What does "Familiarize" mean?

"Familiarize" means to make known or familiar. As a verb, it is defined as: to make known or familiar. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Familiarize"?

Other words for "Familiarize" include acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in) and enlighten. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Familiarize" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Familiarize"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Familiarize". Common alternatives include acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, fill in and hip.

How do you use "Familiarize" in a sentence?

Examples of "Familiarize" in a sentence: "the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments"; "one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office".

Is "Familiarize" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Familiarize" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Familiarize"?

"Familiarize" is pronounced /fə-ˈmil-yə-ˌrīz/ and divided into syllables as fa·mil·iar·ize.

What is the origin of the word "Familiarize"?

First known use: 1593.

What is another word for "Familiarize" meaning "to give information to"?

When "Familiarize" (verb) means to give information to, synonyms include acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, catch up and clear.