An acquaintance is somebody that you know, but that you do not know very well.
This may be because you have not known that person very long, or because you have chosen not to develop a closer relationship with them.
Therefore, an acquaintance in a dream can represent a quality in yourself that you have only recently realized that you possessed, or a quality that you believe is negative and wish you did not have.
If you are thinking about making a change in your life, for example, if you are considering starting a new career or taking a relationship to the next level, you may dream of making an acquaintance with someone.
This is your unconscious’ way of telling you that you need to test things first before making a firm commitment.
If you dream that you meet a waking life acquaintance, the meaning of the dream can be related to qualities that you associate with that person.