acquainted

Meanings

• adjective

  Having met or experienced something before; familiar.

  - "I am acquainted with the city's mayor."
  - "She is an acquainted face in the crowd."

• verb transitive

  To make (someone) known to (someone else); introduce.

  - "The professor was kind enough to acquaint me with some of the latest research in the field."
  - "Can you acquaint me with the other members of the team?"

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈkweɪntɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

advise , apprise , inform , habituate , inure , familiarize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acquainted
familiar , unacquainted , acquaintance , conquaint , maintainance

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Variants

List of all variants of acquainted that leads to same result
acquainted , get acquainted , gets acquainted , getting acquainted , got acquainted , acquaint , acquainting , acquaints , get better acquainted

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'con-scire', meaning 'to know together'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together', and the root 'scire' means 'to know'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acquainted' is often used interchangeably with the term 'familiar', but the two words have slightly different meanings. 'Familiar' generally implies a closer or more intimate relationship, while 'acquainted' simply means having met or experienced something before.

2. In legal contexts, the term 'acquainted' is often used to refer to a person who has had prior contact or communication with another person. For example, a person who has had a prior romantic relationship with a victim may be considered 'acquainted' with that victim for the purposes of a criminal investigation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Familiarity: The state of being well-acquainted or having a close relationship with someone or something.

2. Introduce: To present or make known (someone) to someone else.

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Culture

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The term 'acquainted' has been used extensively in literature and art to convey a sense of familiarity or recognition. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the narrator Nick Carraway describes his acquaintance with the mysterious Jay Gatsby. In visual art, the concept of acquaintance is often explored through portraiture, where the artist strives to capture the essence of a familiar subject.

How to Memorize "acquainted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people in a room, all of whom are familiar with each other. Visualize yourself joining the group and being introduced to each person. Picture their faces, their expressions, and their body language as they greet you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acquainted' with the idea of being familiar or having a close relationship with someone or something. Think of the feeling of recognition and comfort that comes with being acquainted with someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'acquainted' with a memorable phrase or image. For example, you could remember the word as 'acknowledge' + 'acquaint', or imagine a friendly acquaintance waving hello to you.

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