acquaint — to make someone aware of or familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone aware of or familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkweɪnt/
Example Sentences
- Before the exam, you should acquaint yourself with the civil service code of conduct.
- My cat acquainted herself with the new sofa by immediately falling asleep on it.
- The manager acquainted the new employees with the office's strict coffee-break rules.
acquaint
VERB[/əˈkweɪnt/]
to make someone aware of or familiar with something; to inform or introduce
The manager took a moment to acquaint the new hire with the coffee machine.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'acointier', which originated from Latin 'accognitare'. This Latin verb combined 'ad-' (to, toward) with 'cognitare' (to know, to perceive), literally meaning 'to make someone know'. The term evolved through Norman French into Middle English and Modern English, where it now means 'to inform' or 'to make familiar'.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + cognitare (to know, perceive) = accognitare (Latin) → acointier (Old French) → acquaint (Middle English/Modern English).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Before the exam, you should acquaint yourself with the civil service code of conduct.”
“My cat acquainted herself with the new sofa by immediately falling asleep on it.”
“The manager acquainted the new employees with the office's strict coffee-break rules.”
“It's important to acquaint yourself with the exam format before test day.”
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