What is the meaning of acquaint?

Cause to come to know personally.
- usage: "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
- synonyms: introduce, present
Make familiar or conversant with.
- usage: "you should acquaint yourself with your new computer"; "We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings"
- synonyms: familiarize, familiarise
Inform.
- usage: "Please acquaint your colleagues of your plans to move"

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APA	WordNet. (2010). acquaint. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/acquaint/definitions/1254623
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