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acquainted [əˈkweɪntɪd] adj (postpositive)
1. (sometimes foll by with) on terms of familiarity but not intimacy 2. (foll by with) having knowledge or experience (of); familiar (with) ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
acquainted adjective acquainted with 1. familiar with, aware of, in on, experienced in, conscious of, informed of, alive to, privy to, knowledgeable about, versed in, conversant with, apprised of, cognizant of, up to speed with, au fait with, switched-on about (informal) He was well acquainted with European literature. 2. known to, familiar with, friendly with, on good terms with No-one acquainted with them was allowed to talk to the Press. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| At that age I became acquainted with the celebrated poets of our own country; but it was only when it had ceased to be in my power to derive its most important benefits from such a conviction that I perceived the necessity of becoming acquainted with more languages than that of my native country. Plornish observed, not Smiling in return, And yet he hadn't the pleasure of being acquainted with the gentleman, neither. May I hope you will excuse me when I have made you acquainted with my motive? |
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