Associations to the word «Acquaint»
Noun
- Particular
- Lordship
- Tradesman
- Ladyship
- Majesty
- Excellency
- Reader
- Endeavour
- Rajah
- Sophia
- Scruple
- Messenger
- Chevalier
- Intention
- Madam
- Partridge
- Apprehension
- Admiralty
- Misfortune
- Lodging
- Centurion
- Fitzpatrick
- Viceroy
- Refreshment
- Batavia
- Circumstance
- Displeasure
- Concealment
- Favour
- Desire
- Dowager
- Commodore
- Worthy
- Gentleman
- Consent
- Discourse
- Arrival
- Moderation
- Squire
- Letter
- Compliment
- Niece
- Countryman
- Dubois
- Summons
- Highness
- Dominion
- Tiding
- Sooner
- Mademoiselle
- Monsieur
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
ACQUAINT, verb. (transitive) (followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.
ACQUAINT, verb. (transitive) (archaic) (followed by of or that) To communicate notice to; to inform; to make cognizant.
ACQUAINT, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To familiarize; to accustom.
ACQUAINT, adjective. (obsolete) Acquainted.
Dictionary definition
ACQUAINT, verb. Cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community".
ACQUAINT, verb. Make familiar or conversant with; "you should acquaint yourself with your new computer"; "We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings".
ACQUAINT, verb. Inform; "Please acquaint your colleagues of your plans to move".
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