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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These women are attuned to players’ full experiences as young Black men who both play football and live lives beyond the field. Essence, 9 May 2025 What impressed me most was how attuned Hart and his team were to the audience, even before the punchlines. Wayne Liu, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Courts, in turn, are frequently attuned to caution and are often uneasy with the Executive Branch’s breakneck pace. Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025 And as this author has written in the past, regular employee surveys and one-on-one meetings are reliable strategies that encourage active listening and ensure leaders are attuned to the needs of their teams. Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 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 May. 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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