Acquaint – make someone aware or familiar with someone or something

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced ah-kwaynt)

To remember the definition of the word acquaint, use the following mnemonic:

A quaint house (acquaint) introduced herself to the house next door. They soon made themselves familiar with each other. 

Or learn acquaint like this:

If you are going into deep water then an aqualung ain't (acquaint) something you can use immediately – you need training to become familiar with the equipment.

Examples of acquaint in a sentence

Residents should acquaint themselves with earthquake safety rules.

The college mixer is the perfect time for you to acquaint yourself with your teachers.

The new lawyer will ask the judge for more time to acquaint himself with the facts of the case.