attune

verb

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

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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Fully invested in its protagonist without blandly cheerleading for her, Bourgeois-Tacquet’s script is sharply attuned both to the everyday prejudice faced by women like Gabrielle, and the ways in which such sexism can be overcorrected. Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026 The paradoxical mother, the one whose brain is her own worst enemy, is, on many days, attuned, beautiful, funny, brave. Eli Raphael, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 Lastly, practicing presence fosters creativity and innovation by keeping individuals attuned to their surroundings and open to new ideas. Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 In the 2010s, having an affinity for Lil B was almost like membership in a secret society of listeners whose ears were attuned to the same oddball frequency. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 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 17 May. 2026.

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attune

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

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