acquaint
/əˈkweɪnt/
ac · quaint
/ə · ˈkweɪnt/
English Definition
v. to make familiar
Significado en Español
familiarizar, dar a conocer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm quen, giới thiệu
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Example Sentence
Let me acquaint you with our new system.
我让你熟悉新系统。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ac(strengthen)+quaint(know)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the course, students have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the history of the ancient world. Which word is a synonym for “acquaint”?
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A
familiarize
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B
obscure
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C
ignore
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D
disregard
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A — familiarize.
“acquaint” means v. to make familiar
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The orientation is designed to ______ new students with the campus.
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A
confuse
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B
isolate
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C
acquaint
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D
separate
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C — acquaint.
“acquaint” means v. to make familiar
Common questions about “acquaint”
What does “acquaint” mean?
acquaint — v. to make familiar. In Chinese: 使熟悉，了解.
How do you pronounce “acquaint”?
acquaint is pronounced /əˈkweɪnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ac · quaint.
How do you use “acquaint” in a sentence?
Let me acquaint you with our new system. (我让你熟悉新系统。)
What are synonyms for “acquaint”?
familiarize, inform — all close in meaning to acquaint (v. to make familiar).
Is “acquaint” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. acquaint appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “acquaint”?
ac(strengthen)+quaint(know)
