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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

to get to know vs to know

John, this is our new neighbor, Mitch. I'd like you to [get to know/know] him.

What is the difference between 'get to know' and 'know' in this context?

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Get to know = become acquainted with Know = be acquainted with In your sentence, since John and Mitch know each other by the end of the sentence, 'get to know' sounds rather overbearing.

— Mister Micawber

  • Get to know = become acquainted with Know = be acquainted with In your sentence, since John and Mitch know each other by the end of the sentence, 'get to know' sounds rather overbearing.
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Get to know = become acquainted with
Know = be acquainted with

In your sentence, since John and Mitch know each other by the end of the sentence, 'get to know' sounds rather overbearing.
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