Definition of internalize
internalized
;internalizing
transitive verb
: to give a subjective character to; specifically : to incorporate (values, patterns of culture, etc.) within the self as conscious or subconscious guiding principles through learning or socialization
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Examples of internalize in a Sentence
They have internalized their parents' values.
Recent Examples of internalize from the Web
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Every tweet comes with a counter of Likes and Retweets, and users come to internalize these metrics as proxies for real-world popularity.
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In the batter’s box, Merrifield heard the noise, internalizing it for a moment.
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For instance, legislators, like scientists funded by drug companies, internalize their supporters’ interests.
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1794
First Known Use of internalize
1794
INTERNALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
internalize
playDefinition of internalize for English Language Learners
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: to make (something, such as an idea or an attitude) an important part of the kind of person you are
Medical Dictionary
internalize
Medical Definition of internalize
internalized
or chiefly Britishinternalised
;internalizing
or chiefly Britishinternalising
: to give a subjective character to; specifically : to incorporate (as values or patterns of culture) within the self as conscious or subconscious guiding principles through learning or socialization
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