internalize
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nlˌaɪz verb (used with object), in·ter·nal·ized, in·ter·nal·iz·ing.
1.
to incorporate (the cultural values, mores, motives, etc., of another or of a group), as through learning, socialization, or identification.
2.
to make subjective or give a subjective character to.
3.
Linguistics. to acquire (a linguistic rule, structure, etc.) as part of one's language competence.
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internalize or internalise (ɪnˈtɜːnəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) psychol, sociol Compare introject Also: interiorize to make internal, esp to incorporate within oneself (values, attitudes, etc) through learning or socialization | |
| internalise or internalise | |
| —vb | |
| internali'zation or internalise | |
| —n | |
| internali'sation or internalise | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
internalize in·ter·nal·ize (ĭn-tûr'nə-līz')
v. in·ter·nal·ized, in·ter·nal·iz·ing, in·ter·nal·iz·es
To make internal, personal, or subjective.
To take in and adopt as an integral part of one's attitudes or beliefs.
in·ter'nal·i·za'tion (-nə-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
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Example sentences
We all internalize some of what our parents teach us, and reject other parts.
There is always something new to discover and internalize.
Even for court-ordered treatment, people often internalize the decision as their own.
They may internalize the art in a way that no generation has yet.
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