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internalizeto accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtɜːrnəlaɪz/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's cooking tips were so good that I completely internalized them - now I automatically add love to every dish!
  • Students need time to internalize new concepts before moving on to advanced topics.
  • He internalized his coach's harsh words and became extremely self-critical.

internalize

VERB

[/ɪnˈtɜːrnəlaɪz/]

to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character

to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character
💡 Concept

to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character

Internalize the lesson, externalize to realize!
🎵 Rhyme

Internalize the lesson, externalize to realize!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtɜːrnəlaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtɜːnəlaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootinternal
Suffix--ize

🎵Rhyme

externalizerationalizerealize
externalize
rationalize
realize

🔗Collocations

internalize values
internalize criticism
internalize knowledge
internalize emotions
internalize beliefs
internalize standards

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's cooking tips were so good that I completely internalized them - now I automatically add love to every dish!

Students need time to internalize new concepts before moving on to advanced topics.

He internalized his coach's harsh words and became extremely self-critical.

After years of meditation practice, she had internalized a sense of inner peace.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

absorbassimilateincorporateadoptembrace

Antonyms

externalizerejectexclude

Related

internalinternalizationexternalizeintegrate

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