Meaning & Definition of word "Acquainted"
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Acquainted
/əˈkweɪn.tɪd/
adjective:
- 1. Having personal knowledge of someone or something.
- Example: I am acquainted with the new manager at our office.
- 2. Familiar or informed about something.
- Example: She is well acquainted with the policies of the organization.
- 3. Made familiar with something through experience or exposure.
- Example: He became acquainted with ancient history during his studies.
- 4. Having met someone but not knowing them well.
- Example: I am only acquainted with her; we have spoken a few times at events.
Etymology
From Middle English 'acquainted', from Anglo-French 'acointer', from Latin 'acquaintare', meaning 'to make known'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
get acquainted:
To become familiar with someone.
acquainted with:
Having knowledge or experience of something.
make someone's acquaintance:
To meet someone for the first time.
Related Words
acquaintance:
A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
acquaint:
To make someone aware of or familiar with.
Slang Meanings of acquainted
Meaning: In the know
Example Sentence: She’s really in the know about the latest gossip.
Meaning: On speaking terms
Example Sentence: We're on speaking terms after we got acquainted.