acquaint
UK/ə'kweɪnt/US/ә'kweint/
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Definitions
v.
To make someone aware of or familiar with something.
使了解，使熟悉。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedac- (ad-, 'to') + the cointe/quaint stem ('know') = 'to bring (someone) to knowledge of' something. To acquaint yourself with the rules is to make them known to you. Unlike quaint, it kept the plain 'know' meaning on the surface.
Root quaint still carries 14 more wordsUsage Guide
Almost always takes 'with': acquaint someone with the facts; acquaint yourself with the procedure. Fairly formal — in casual speech people say 'get to know' or 'get familiar with.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
Please acquaint yourself with the safety rules before starting.
- 2.
The guide acquainted us with the history of the castle.