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acquaint

verb

Inform

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
CQ
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈkweɪnt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Inform

    “Please acquaint your colleagues of your plans to move”

verb

  1. Make familiar or conversant with

    “You should acquaint yourself with your new computer”

verb

  1. Cause to come to know personally

    “Permit me to acquaint you with my son”

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Example Sentences

Please acquaint your colleagues of your plans to move
You should acquaint yourself with your new computer
We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings
Permit me to acquaint you with my son
Introduce the new neighbors to the community

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