familiarize
gb/fəmˈɪljɚˌaɪz/ us/fəmˈɪljɚˌaɪz/
B2
English
megismerkedik, megismertet
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
megismertet
B2
Usage pattern:
familiarize [yourself/someone] with [something]
Before you start the job, familiarize yourself with the safety procedures.
Mielőtt elkezded a munkát, ismerkedj meg a biztonsági előírásokkal.
The tutorial helps new users familiarize themselves with the interface.
Az útmutató segít az új felhasználóknak megismerkedni a felülettel.
We need to familiarize the team with the updated policy.
Learner examples
Please familiarize yourself with the rules.
Kérlek, ismerkedj meg a szabályokkal.
She familiarized the new staff with the system.
Megismertette az új munkatársakat a rendszerrel.
Common mistake:
Usually used with with (familiarize yourself with something), not familiarize to something.
Meaning
learn something until it feels known
Collocations
familiarize yourself with
|familiarize someone with
|familiarize staff with
|familiarize students with
|familiarize users with
|familiarize the team with
|familiarize new hires with
|familiarize yourself with the basics
|familiarize yourself with the procedures
|familiarize yourself with the system
Synonyms
acquaint (Close in meaning and similarly formal; often used with with.)
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orient (Common in workplaces; focuses on preparing someone for a new situation.)
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introduce (Broader; can mean first presenting something, not necessarily learning it well.)
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brief (Emphasizes giving key information quickly rather than deep learning.)
Antonyms
ignore (To not pay attention to something, so you do not learn it.)
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neglect (To fail to give needed attention to learning or reviewing something.)
Themes
education
|work
|communication
|technology
Definition
To learn about something (or help someone learn about it) so it is not new anymore.
To learn about something, or help someone learn about it, so that it becomes known and easy to recognize or use.
Grammar
Dictionary form
familiarize
IPA
GB/fəmˈɪljɚˌaɪz/
US/fəmˈɪljɚˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
fa - mil - i - ar - ize (5 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mil)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: familiarize
- 3rd Person Singular: familiarizes
- Present Participle: familiarizing
- Past: familiarized
Word family
Forms
familiarizes
verb
familiarizing
verb
familiarized
verb
Core family
familiar
adjective A2
familiarity
noun B2
Related words
familiarization
noun
familiarly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unfamiliar
adjective B1
unfamiliarity
noun
Expressions
be familiarized with
1/bˈi fəmˈɪljɚˌaɪzd wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
be taught about something
Be taught about something so you know it.
Examples
- New employees are familiarized with the company’s policies during onboarding.
- Students were familiarized with the lab equipment before the experiment began.
familiarize someone with
1/fəmˈɪljɚˌaɪz sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
help someone learn something
Teach someone about something so they know it.
Examples
- The trainer familiarized the group with the new software.
- We’ll run a short session to familiarize everyone with the changes.
- The guide is designed to familiarize visitors with local customs.
Learner examples
- The teacher familiarized us with the topic.
familiarize yourself with
1/fəmˈɪljɚˌaɪz jʊɹsˈɛlf wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
learn about something in advance
Learn about something so it is not new to you.
Examples
- Familiarize yourself with the agenda before the meeting.
- Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the controls.
- He familiarized himself with the neighborhood after moving in.
Learner examples
- I will familiarize myself with the new app.