attune

verb

at·​tune ə-ˈtün 

-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 

-ˈtyün-

noun

Synonyms

• accommodate
• conciliate
• conform
• coordinate
• harmonize
• key
• reconcile

Examples of attune in a Sentence

after years spent in academia, he's finding it difficult to attune himself to the corporate culture

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the specific concerns, values, and language each group uses to describe their disappointment could differ, so effective AI consolation may need to be attuned to these nuances. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

There are large-scale merchants doing a lot of business there, so our platform is attuned for their needs. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024

Employees are acutely attuned to the subtleties in their supervisor’s communication, using these cues to gauge trustworthiness and interpret intentions. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Americans in Guatemala are attuned to the fact that their country often features in the U.S. political debates in the context of immigration. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see tune entry 1

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

attune

verb

at·​tune ə-ˈt(y)ün 

: to bring into harmony : tune

attunement

-mənt 

noun