Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
internalize
verb
/ɪnˈtɜrnəlaɪz/
Definition
To make something a part of your inner thought process or belief system.
Examples
- Children often internalize the values taught by their parents.
- Through therapy, he began to internalize positive affirmations about himself.
- Organizations can help employees internalize corporate values by promoting them actively.
Meaning
The act of absorbing and integrating ideas, attitudes, or values into one’s own way of thinking.
Synonyms
- Ingrained
- Assimilate
- Embed
- Absorb
