ACQUAINTING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

acquainting

verb

present participle of acquaint

as in introducing

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to Mr. King spent the first week of the summer internship acquainting everyone with the new computers

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as in informing

to give information to his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen

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as in presenting

to make (one person) known (to another) socially hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors

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Recent Examples of acquainting Rather than acquainting them with the intention of setting them up, Sarah was letting her then-boyfriend meet the family. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Now most of the old guard have scrubbed back in for a nine-episode season, which premiered this week on ABC (next day on Hulu), that continues the story of the original characters while acquainting a new generation of interns and colleagues to their comedic chaos. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 The challenge will be acquainting full-time workers with the ins and outs of contract careers. — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Americans noticed and began acquainting themselves with the world of tariffs. — Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026

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Verb

The evening kicked off with Tarantino introducing the film and shared that had not seen the film at that theater.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
The question is whether the new Atlas makes everyday family life easier without introducing a fresh collection of things to complain about.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of introducing

Verb

While generative AI creates content, agentic AI can execute tasks and pursue objectives, moving AI from informing work to increasingly performing it.

— Jo Debecker, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense sources said SpaceX had unilaterally imposed the Starshield restrictions without informing them beforehand.

— Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of informing

Verb

Sportico thanks our presenting sponsor, Inner Circle Sports, along with Omega Sports Holding, Davis Polk and Nasdaq, for their support of Invest New York.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Davis’ family began testifying on Tuesday morning as defense attorneys began presenting evidence.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of presenting

Verb

As such, continued awareness of ongoing ICE activities and educating people about their rights is core to the NWI Community Response Team’s mission.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Faculty are chosen based on their track record of educating Black students.

— Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of educating

Verb

Indeed, whether evaluating political rivals or advising on executive decisions, Abigail proved essential to John’s success, securing her legacy as a true Founding Mother.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of advising

Verb

Inside were her cell phone, purse, medication, and a note instructing her mother what to do with the vehicle and all her belongings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Biola University has been instructing students in film and television for a half century, but this week, the school just south of Los Angeles enters a whole new era.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of instructing

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