FAMILIARIZES Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

familiarizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of familiarize

as in informs

to give information to the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments

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as in introduces

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office

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Recent Examples of familiarizes 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

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This significant achievement informs her choice to customize a piece that reflects her strength, creativity and tenacity.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
This strand of the film gradually informs the secrets and surprises of the later timelines.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of informs

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Once Paul Baker and Issa break the news to the rest of the friend group, the show introduces the governing complication that runs through the rest of the season.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Any impact — no matter how small — to Meta's core ad business just introduces another level of uncertainty in a stock already on the ropes.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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Eco effort To protect the pristine natural habitat, Jumeirah Olhahali implements successful conservation projects and educates guests on their role in the preservation efforts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
None of these institutions educates hundreds of thousands of students.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of educates

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Albana Vrioni, advises growth-stage companies on governance, investor relations, and transformation.

— Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Some investors may be tempted to shift entirely away from bonds to cash, but McCarron advises against it since cash doesn't beat inflation.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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