acquaint
verbHow many syllables in acquaint?
There are 2 syllables in the word acquaint.How to pronounce acquaint:
Definition of acquaint:
- acquaint (verb):
- to cause to know personally
- make familiar or conversant with.
Synonyms for acquaint:
accustom
apprise
educate
familiarise
familiarize
get into
inform
initiate
introduce
orient
orientate
present
reacquaint
verse
Antonyms for acquaint:
ask
be quiet
be vague
bewilder
bottle up
bridle
collect
conceal
confound
confuse
cover
deceive
decrease
delude
deny
disapprove
discourage
endarken
fail to disclose
falsify
gather
halt
harm
hide
hold
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