internalize — to 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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'internus' (internal, interior), the word evolved to mean 'to make internal.' With the development of psychology and sociology in the 19th century, it acquired its modern sense of 'to adopt or incorporate external elements into one's mind or behavior.'
Breakdown
internal (from Latin internus, meaning inner or interior) + -ize (a suffix meaning to make or cause to become), literally 'to make internal.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
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