attune

verb

at·​tune ə-ˈtün How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün
attuned; attuning; attunes

transitive verb

1
: to bring into harmony : tune
2
: to make aware or responsive
attune businesses to changing trends
attunement
ə-ˈtün-mənt How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün-
noun

Examples of attune in a Sentence

after years spent in academia, he's finding it difficult to attune himself to the corporate culture
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The most valuable member benefit is knowing that organizational leadership is attuned to the pulse of its loyal stakeholders. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 In repertoire that calls for more than one harp, the second harpist needs to be carefully attuned to the principal’s sound in addition to their own. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 The bluntly provocative characterization, which went viral, helped the episode reach some viewers that otherwise may not have been as attuned to Paramount’s recent decisions. Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025 Still, the quadruplets are fitting right in at home alongside their big brother Emmanuel Jr., 8, who is already attuned to their needs. Jillian Frankel, People.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for attune

Word History

Etymology

see tune entry 1

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of attune was in 1592

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“Attune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attune. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

attune

verb
at·​tune ə-ˈt(y)ün How to pronounce attune (audio)
: to bring into harmony : tune
attunement noun

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