Acquaint Definition

acquaint
verb
  1. cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
  2. make familiar or conversant with; "you should acquaint yourself with your new computer"; "We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings"
  3. inform; "Please acquaint your colleagues of your plans to move"

"Acquaint" in song lyrics

See how acquaint is used in real songs:

  • "what does acquaint"
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Usage tips for "acquaint"

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