acquainted

adjective
UK: /əˈkweɪn.tɪd/
US: /əˈkweɪn.tɪd/

  1. To have met someone and know them slightly.

    1. I am acquainted with her brother. [ ] [ ]
    2. I am only slightly acquainted with the facts of the case, unfortunately. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have some knowledge of something.

    1. He is acquainted with modern art. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became acquainted with the local customs during her stay there. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

familiar informed aware
acquainted transitive-verb

  1. To make someone aware of something.

    1. Let me acquainted you with our rules. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wish to acquainted him with all the risks involved in this investment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acquainted" in English means: To have met someone and know them slightly., To have some knowledge of something..

The phonetic transcription of "acquainted" is /əˈkweɪn.tɪd/ in British English and /əˈkweɪn.tɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acquainted": familiar, informed, aware.

Example usage of "acquainted": "I am acquainted with her brother.". More examples on the page.