acquainted
pronunciation
How to pronounce acquainted in British English:
UK [əˈkweɪntɪd]
How to pronounce acquainted in American English:
US [əˈkwentɪd]
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- Adjective:
- having fair knowledge of
Word Origin
- acquainted (adj.)
- early 13c., "personally known;" past participle adjective from acquaint (v.). Of skills, situations, etc., from late 15c. I have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain â- and back in rain. I have outwalked the furthest city light. [Robert Frost, from "Acquainted with the Night"]
Antonym
Example
- 1. Eg. are you acquainted with the works of shakespeare ?
- 2. As someone who also adores watching films , I had slowly become acquainted with mike .
- 3. I suppose it was because he was acquainted with me , my husband , and a lot of our friends .
- 4. The president of the french republic has never fully acquainted himself with diplomatic niceties .
- 5. Perhaps a good way would be to meet up before the shoot to get acquainted .