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Definition of familiarize

familiarize

/fəˈmɪl.jə.ɹaɪz/
(UK: familiarise)
fa · mil · iar · ize
Adverb:familiarly
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Adjective:familiar
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Past Simple:familiarized
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Past Participle:familiarized
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Present Participle:familiarizing
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familiarize Lexical Profile

familiarize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To give someone or oneself practical knowledge or understanding of something (usually followed by 'with').

Example

"New employees should take a few days to familiarize themselves with the company's software and safety protocols."

2

To make something better known, more easily understood, or less strange to the public.

Example

"The documentary series helped familiarize a global audience with traditional Andean weaving techniques."

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• Rhymes for familiarize

• Nearby Words

familiar
familiarity
familiarization
familiarize
familiarly
family
famine

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French familiariser, derived from Latin familiaris ('domestic, belonging to a household, intimate'), ultimately from familia ('household, family').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Familiarize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/familiarize
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