internalize
verb
in·ter·nal·ize
in-ˈtər-nə-ˌlīz 
internalized; internalizing
: 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
Examples of internalize in a Sentence
They have internalized their parents' values.
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Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Like, how do people get through these times and remain sensitive but find a buffer to not just internalize it all every day?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Immigrants who have been discriminated against in everyday settings may internalize the expectation that seeking care will result in further hostility – or even danger.
Consequences for public health
U.S. history holds numerous examples of racial and ethnic barriers to health care.
—Deborah Omontese, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2025
As a result, the models may be internalizing lessons of cooperation and consensus-building, seeing them as the norm rather than a 20th century anomaly.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Like, how do people get through these times and remain sensitive but find a buffer to not just internalize it all every day?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Immigrants who have been discriminated against in everyday settings may internalize the expectation that seeking care will result in further hostility – or even danger.
Consequences for public health
U.S. history holds numerous examples of racial and ethnic barriers to health care.
—Deborah Omontese, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2025
As a result, the models may be internalizing lessons of cooperation and consensus-building, seeing them as the norm rather than a 20th century anomaly.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Internalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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internalize
transitive verb
in·ter·nal·ize
variants
or chiefly British internalise
internalized or chiefly British internalised; internalizing or chiefly British internalising
: 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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