What is another word for was acquainted?

Pronunciation: [wɒz ɐkwˈe͡ɪntɪd] (IPA)

When it comes to describing a relationship between two people, the phrase "was acquainted" is just the tip of the iceberg. There are several synonyms that can be used depending on the level of familiarity between the individuals. One could say they were "acquainted with," "knew," "recognized," "had met," "had dealings with," or "had made contact with." If the individuals had a closer relationship, one could use synonyms such as "had a friendship," "were close," "were familiar with," or even "were intimate." These synonyms add depth and nuance to how we describe relationships, providing a more accurate reflection of the level of connection between two people.

What are the hypernyms for Was acquainted?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for was acquainted?

The word "was acquainted" can be replaced with several antonyms that convey a different meaning. One antonym is "was unfamiliar," which suggests a lack of knowledge or understanding about a person or thing. Another opposite is "was estranged," indicating a state of being disconnected or separated from someone or something. A third antonym is "was ignorant," implying a lack of awareness or information about someone or something. Alternatively, "was unacquainted" conveys a similar sense of unfamiliarity but without the connotation of disconnection or estrangement. Choosing the appropriate antonym depends on the context and the intended tone or emphasis of the sentence.

What are the antonyms for Was acquainted?

Famous quotes with Was acquainted

  • A kind of music far superior, in my opinion, to that of operas, and which in all Italy has not its equal, nor perhaps in the whole world, is that of the 'scuole'. The 'scuole' are houses of charity, established for the education of young girls without fortune, to whom the republic afterwards gives a portion either in marriage or for the cloister. Amongst talents cultivated in these young girls, music is in the first rank. Every Sunday at the church of each of the four 'scuole', during vespers, motettos or anthems with full choruses, accompanied by a great orchestra, and composed and directed by the best masters in Italy, are sung in the galleries by girls only; not one of whom is more than twenty years of age. I have not an idea of anything so voluptuous and affecting as this music; the richness of the art, the exquisite taste of the vocal part, the excellence of the voices, the justness of the execution, everything in these delightful concerts concurs to produce an impression which certainly is not the mode, but from which I am of opinion no heart is secure. Carrio and I never failed being present at these vespers of the 'Mendicanti', and we were not alone. The church was always full of the lovers of the art, and even the actors of the opera came there to form their tastes after these excellent models. What vexed me was the iron grate, which suffered nothing to escape but sounds, and concealed from me the angels of which they were worthy. I talked of nothing else. One day I spoke of it at Le Blond's; "If you are so desirous," said he, "to see those little girls, it will be an easy matter to satisfy your wishes. I am one of the administrators of the house, I will give you a collation [light meal] with them." I did not let him rest until he had fulfilled his promise. In entering the saloon, which contained these beauties I so much sighed to see, I felt a trembling of love which I had never before experienced. M. le Blond presented to me one after the other, these celebrated female singers, of whom the names and voices were all with which I was acquainted. Come, Sophia, — she was horrid. Come, Cattina, — she had but one eye. Come, Bettina, — the small-pox had entirely disfigured her. Scarcely one of them was without some striking defect. Le Blond laughed at my surprise; however, two or three of them appeared tolerable; these never sung but in the choruses; I was almost in despair. During the collation we endeavored to excite them, and they soon became enlivened; ugliness does not exclude the graces, and I found they possessed them. I said to myself, they cannot sing in this manner without intelligence and sensibility, they must have both; in fine, my manner of seeing them changed to such a degree that I left the house almost in love with each of these ugly faces. I had scarcely courage enough to return to vespers. But after having seen the girls, the danger was lessened. I still found their singing delightful; and their voices so much embellished their persons that, in spite of my eyes, I obstinately continued to think them beautiful.
    Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • Tell me, O muse, of that ingenious hero who traveled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy. Many cities did he visit, and many were the nations with whose manners and customs he was acquainted; moreover he suffered much by sea while trying to save his own life and bring his men safely home.
    Samuel Butler (novelist)

Related words: feeling acquainted, feeling like you already know someone, be acquainted, recognize, know

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