CEFR C1

internalize

verb

Meaning

To absorb information, values, or beliefs so deeply that they become a fundamental part of one's own character or thought process.

Examples

Children often internalize the social norms they observe in their family environment.
It takes time to internalize a new language until you can speak it without translating in your head.

Synonyms: absorb, adopt, assimilate, incorporate

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internalize (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɜːrnəlaɪz/

Definition

To absorb information, values, or beliefs so deeply that they become a fundamental part of one's own character or thought process.

Examples

Children often internalize the social norms they observe in their family environment.
It takes time to internalize a new language until you can speak it without translating in your head.
He struggled to internalize the criticism, eventually realizing it was meant to help him grow.

How to Use internalize

internalize something (collocation): to make a specific idea or value part of oneself — "Students must internalize the rules of the game to play effectively."
internalize [emotion/belief] (collocation): to keep feelings or beliefs inside rather than expressing them — "He tended to internalize his stress, which eventually led to burnout."

Synonyms of internalize

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