Acquainted

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkweɪntɪd/

Definitions of acquainted

verb to make someone aware of or familiar with something

Example Sentences

A1 I am acquainted with my neighbor who lives next door.

A2 She became acquainted with the local customs during her trip to Japan.

B1 After working together for a few months, we became well acquainted with each other.

B2 Having been acquainted with the latest technologies, she was able to implement them in her project.

C1 As a seasoned traveler, he is well acquainted with the best restaurants in every city he visits.

C2 The professor is acquainted with the leading experts in his field and often collaborates with them on research projects.

adjective a term used to describe someone who is familiar or knowledgeable about something

Example Sentences

A1 I am acquainted with my new neighbor.

A2 She became acquainted with the local customs during her trip.

B1 I am acquainted with the basic principles of mathematics.

B2 After attending several meetings, I became acquainted with the project details.

C1 She is well acquainted with the history of the city.

C2 Having worked together for years, they are intimately acquainted with each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Examples of acquainted in a Sentence

formal I became acquainted with the new company policies during the orientation session.

informal I got acquainted with my new neighbors at the block party last weekend.

slang I'm not really acquainted with that band, but I've heard a few of their songs.

figurative She became acquainted with the harsh realities of life after facing several challenges.

Grammatical Forms of acquainted

past tense

acquainted

plural

acquainted

comparative

more acquainted

superlative

most acquainted

present tense

acquaint

future tense

will acquaint

perfect tense

have acquainted

continuous tense

been acquainting

singular

acquainted

positive degree

acquainted

infinitive

to acquaint

gerund

acquainting

participle

acquainted

Origin and Evolution of acquainted

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'acquainted' originated from the Old French word 'acointier' which means to make known or familiarize.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acquainted' has evolved to mean familiar with or having knowledge of something or someone.