refamiliarize

fa·mil·iar·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz]
- /fəˈmɪl yəˌraɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz]
- /fəˈmɪl yəˌraɪz/

Definitions of refamiliarize word

verb with object refamiliarize to make (onself or another) well-acquainted or conversant with something. 1
verb with object refamiliarize to make (something) well-known; bring into common knowledge or use. 1
verb with object refamiliarize Archaic. to make familiar; establish (a person) in friendly intimacy. 1
verb without object refamiliarize Archaic. to associate in a familiar way. 1

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Origin of refamiliarize

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

First recorded in 1600-10; familiar + -ize

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Parts of speech for Refamiliarize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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refamiliarize popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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