ACQUAINTS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

acquaints

verb

present tense third-person singular of acquaint

as in introduces

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to Mr. King spent the first week of the summer internship acquainting everyone with the new computers

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as in informs

to give information to his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen

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as in presents

to make (one person) known (to another) socially hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors

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Recent Examples of acquaints Lee’s investigation takes him to 4H fairs and on horseback rides, and acquaints him with a rich tapestry of strong personalities. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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Compounding introduces another regulatory framework governed by federal and state requirements.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Anna North introduces you to the genre via work by Annie Proulx, Kay Chronister, Seamus Heaney and more.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of introduces

Verb

In addition to scaring the bejesus out of Hamlet and demanding blood, the ghost informs the audience exactly how the murder occurred.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
The facility lacks a verifiable method that informs food employees of their responsibility to report their health status in regards to illnesses that can spread through food.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of informs

Verb

Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.

— Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025

Definition of familiarizes

Verb

Nouraei tells her patients and clients, however, that the safest way to start taking creatine would be incrementally, beginning with three grams daily for a week, then four, then to five.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But for this initial step, Pierre tells mature patients to find a formula that’s gentle, non-irritating, and—if needed—able to remove makeup.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

The organization educates veterans about underutilized resources and opportunities.

— Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of educates

Verb

Inside, Kaylee is eager to prove herself by really learning laundry and nailing it; Fraser advises her to come up with a system and stick to it.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
This summer, Kennedy’s health department appointed doctors with financial stakes in the peptide industry to a panel that advises the FDA.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of advises

Verb

With a body thrashed by occupational hazards, Hsu, who is forty-four, orients his life nowadays around running Sci-Fi Fantasy, his skate company, and roaming the city to take pictures.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Boyd’s insight was that whoever observes and orients better gets inside their opponent’s decision cycle and dictates the fight.

— Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of orients

Verb

Its facilitator handbook encourages children to share their pronouns and instructs adults to use gender-neutral language.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

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