CEFR C1

attuned

verb

Meaning

Bring into a state of harmony, receptivity, or awareness with something.

Examples

The new manager tried to attune himself to the company's unique corporate culture.
Musicians must attune their instruments to the same pitch before the concert begins.

Synonyms: adjust, adapt, harmonize, acclimatize

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

attuned (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈtjuːn/

Definition

Bring into a state of harmony, receptivity, or awareness with something.

Examples

The new manager tried to attune himself to the company's unique corporate culture.
Musicians must attune their instruments to the same pitch before the concert begins.
She has become highly attuned to the subtle emotional shifts in her students.

How to Use attuned

attune to (prepositional phrase): to become familiar or responsive to something — "You must attune to the local customs if you want to fit in."
be attuned to (prepositional phrase): to be in a state of understanding or sensitivity toward something — "Successful leaders are usually well attuned to the morale of their staff."

Synonyms of attuned

Words with a similar meaning to attuned:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary