verbless common
To help someone learn about something so it is no longer new or strange to them.
The trainer familiarized us with the new software.
Common phrases & grammar
familiarize someone with something
American English
How to pronounce familiarize
verbB2
fuhMIHLyeraiz
/fəˈmɪl.jɚˌaɪz/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
To help someone learn about something so it is no longer new or strange to them.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verbless common
To learn about something so it is no longer new or strange to you.
Please familiarize yourself with the safety rules before entering.
Good to know
This meaning is usually used with yourself.
Common phrases & grammar
familiarize yourself with something