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

I talked with Stancil this week about the current state of Twitter, his experience there, and what Democrats should internalize about social media.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

Four letters distilled a practice that could take decades to internalize, making it repeatable even in the chaos of a busy kitchen.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

I hope that George doesn’t internalize her scare tactics.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan