Definition

To make someone familiar with someone or something again after a period of time.

Example

After many years apart, I wanted to reacquaint myself with my old friends.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, have you talked to Sarah lately?

Not really, it's been ages since we last caught up.

Maybe we should reacquaint ourselves with her this weekend.

That's a great idea! A little reunion sounds fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reacquaint is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "acquaint" (from Old French *acointier*, meaning to make known or to introduce). The word means to make someone known again or to introduce someone anew.

Memory Tip

Think of getting to know someone 'again' ('re-') after having met them before — that's what reacquaint means.

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