acquaintances

Meanings

• noun

  A person whom one knows personally, but may not have a close relationship with.

  - "John is an acquaintance of mine from college."
  - "I met an interesting acquaintance at the party."

• verb

  The act of becoming acquainted with someone or something.

  - "I'm in the process of acquainting myself with the new team."
  - "The children were acquainted with the concept of sharing."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

familiarity , fellowship , intimacy , knowledge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acquaintances
chances , dances , advances

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Variants

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acquaintance , acquaintances , acquaintanceship , acquaintanceships

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'acquaintance', meaning 'knowledge, familiarity'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acquaintance rape' was first used in the 1970s during the feminist movement to raise awareness about sexual assault committed by someone known to the victim.

2. In some cultures, the concept of acquaintance is viewed as a necessary step towards forming close relationships or even marriage.

3. Did you know that the term 'acquaintance' is also used in the field of chemistry to describe the initial stage of a reaction between two substances?

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Related Concepts

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1. Friend: A close companion; someone with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

2. Acquaintance rape: A form of sexual assault committed by someone known to the victim.

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Quotes

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1. But all those qualities are so wrapped up in others that one could hardly ask for two men who are, at first "acquaintance", more different.

   - Peter Garrison,{it}Air & Space{/it},October/November 1991

2. But Francis later found out that the dinner "acquaintance" who sweet-talked him got a thank-you check for three thousand pounds.

   - Julian Barnes,{it}New Yorker{/it},20 Sept. 1993

3. A classical education, or at any rate a very extensive "acquaintance" with English literature, ancient and modern, appears to me quite indispensable for the person who would do any just to your clergyman; and I think I may boast myself to be, with all possible vanity, the most unlearned and uninformed female who ever dared to be an authoress.

   - Jane Austen,letter,11 Dec. 1815

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Culture

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In literature, acquaintances often serve as plot devices, providing connections or information to the protagonist. In art and music, the concept of acquaintance can be explored through themes of friendship, social interaction, and personal growth.

How to Memorize "acquaintances"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a handshake or a friendly greeting between two people to remember the meaning of acquaintance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acquaintance' with the idea of meeting new people and expanding your social circle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A CQUI' to remember the definition: 'Acquaintance' is 'A' person 'C'onnected 'Q'uickly 'U'pon 'I'nteresting' occasions.

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