internalize

[in-tur-nl-ahyz] / ɪnˈtɜr nlˌaɪz /

VERB

incorporate within one's self

Synonyms

STRONG

embody incarnate incorporate personalize

WEAK

attribute impute manifest

Antonyms

WEAK

detach

Example Sentences

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“They are unavoidable. You cannot internalize them and let them chip away at your self-worth.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

It’s important to do your own research and internalize why you own a stock.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

But other industry players distanced themselves from BP rather than internalize the lessons.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

Imposing robust capital requirements similar to those that govern private banks would oblige the two enterprises to internalize their risks, promoting genuine market discipline and accountability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

This helps students internalize the beat and phrases of the song.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin