acquaint
/əˈkweɪnt/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈkweɪnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈkwānt/ (ame, mw)
acquaint — verb
1. to help someone get to know a person, place, or subject by giving them relevant
to help someone get to know a person, place, or subject by giving them relevant information or direct experience — for example, acquainting a new colleague with office routines, or acquainting oneself with a city's subway system after moving there.
Samir attended a two-day workshop to acquaint himself with the new software.
reflexive pattern: acquaint oneself with [topic]
The school sent a letter to acquaint parents with the updated safety procedures.
Élise spent the weekend acquainting herself with the neighbourhood after the move.
Before the tour, the guide acquainted everyone with the local customs and traditions.
The museum website helps visitors acquaint themselves with the current exhibitions.
- familiarize
less formal; very common in workplace and study contexts
- introduce
typically used for people meeting each other, not for subjects or places
- orient
more specific; focuses on helping someone find their way in a new environment
- alienate
to make someone feel unfamiliar or unwelcome
文法句型
acquaint + someone/oneself + with + something
用法筆記
Frequently used with a reflexive pronoun (oneself, myself, yourself, etc.) followed by 'with'. The passive form 'be / become / get acquainted with' is very common and often functions like an adjective meaning 'familiar with'. In everyday conversation, 'get to know' or 'familiarize oneself with' are more natural alternatives.