acquainted with (someone/something)



acquainted with (someone/something)

1. Having met someone, but not knowing them well. I'm just acquainted with Daniel because we have many friends in common. Are you acquainted with my sister? I can't remember if you two met before.
2. Knowledgeable about or familiar with something. I need to become acquainted with the rules of this game. Dale is acquainted with the new procedure for data entry, so he will show it to you.
See also: acquainted

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FarranFAR-ənEnglish (Rare)
Hyatt['haiət]
FraÑSeza-Breton
CordKAWRTGerman
Moreenmaw-REEN, MAWR-eenIrish, English
Nicolinanee-ko-LEE-nahItalian