Familiarize

Pronunciation: /fəˈmɪliəˌraɪz/

Definitions of familiarize

verb to make (someone) more knowledgeable or experienced with something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to familiarize myself with the new office layout.

A2 She is trying to familiarize her children with different cultures.

B1 The training program will help employees familiarize themselves with the new software.

B2 It is important to familiarize yourself with the company's policies and procedures.

C1 As a manager, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with the latest industry trends.

C2 The professor encouraged students to familiarize themselves with the course material before the exam.

Examples of familiarize in a Sentence

formal It is important to familiarize yourself with the company's policies and procedures.

informal I need to familiarize myself with the new neighborhood before moving in.

slang Let me familiarize you with the latest slang terms so you can fit in with the cool kids.

figurative Reading helps familiarize your mind with different perspectives and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of familiarize

• past tense: familiarized
• plural: familiarizes
• comparative: more familiar
• superlative: most familiar
• present tense: familiarize
• future tense: will familiarize
• perfect tense: have familiarized
• continuous tense: is familiarizing
• singular: familiarize
• positive degree: familiar
• infinitive: to familiarize
• gerund: familiarizing
• participle: familiarized

Origin and Evolution of familiarize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'familiarize' originated from the Latin word 'familiaris', which means 'belonging to a household'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'familiarize' has evolved to mean the act of making someone or something well-known or accustomed to a particular situation or environment.