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Definition acquainted in American English

acquainted adjective

adjective
/əˈkweɪntəd/
1

if two people are acquainted, they know each other, usually not very well

Example

She had been briefly acquainted with him more than 20 years earlier.

Example

I'll give you two a chance to get acquainted.

1.1

if you are acquainted with something, you know about it

Example

Are we all fully acquainted with the facts of the case?

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Definition acquainted in American English