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acquaint someone with something Definition


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acquaint
verb
    acquainted, acquainting
    1. Now only in phrases below.
Etymology: 13c: from French acointer.

Phrasal Verb: acquaint someone with something
    To make them aware of or familiar with it.
Phrasal Verb: be acquainted with someone
    To know them personally but only slightly.
Phrasal Verb: become acquainted with someone
    To get to know them personally.
Phrasal Verb: be acquainted with something
    To be familiar with it
      Example: Are you acquainted with her books?


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