Definitions for familiarize

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familiarize fa·mil·iar·ize

Spelling: [fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz]

IPA: /fəˈmɪl yəˌraɪz/

Familiarize is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 27 points.

You can make 364 anagrams from letters in familiarize (aaefiiilmrz).

Definitions for familiarize

verb (used with object)

1. to make (onself or another) well-acquainted or conversant with something.
2. to make (something) well-known; bring into common knowledge or use.
3. Archaic. to make familiar; establish (a person) in friendly intimacy.

verb (used without object)

1. Archaic. to associate in a familiar way.

Origin of familiarize

First recorded in 1600-10; familiar + -ize

Examples for familiarize

It was to be a non-stop trip, mostly to familiarize Rick with the terrain.

What need to familiarize us with the life of such a creature?

He wanted to familiarize himself at once with the styles and methods of his men.

A study of the figures will familiarize our readers with the principal forms.

These are some of the devices by which Plato, like a modern novelist, seeks to familiarize the marvellous.

Can you familiarize me with the most direct course to a physician?

Among other things, I had to familiarize myself with the character I was about to portray.

Profit of that distinction, and familiarize yourself at both.

Not only can they familiarize themselves with the past, they are able to keep up with the present.

Chen was hastily assigned a public defender who didn't have time to familiarize himself with Chen's case.