internalize
To absorb knowledge or values so they become part of one's thinking
Examples
In a meeting
“It takes time for new managers to internalize our leadership principles.”
Over coffee
“After years of therapy, I've finally internalized that it's okay to set boundaries.”
Why this word
learn
Internalize means making something part of one's core beliefs or automatic responses, beyond simple learning
absorb
Internalize implies deep adoption into one's thinking patterns, not just taking in information
accept
Internalize means fully incorporating into one's mental framework, not just agreeing with something
Usage tip
Use when discussing deep learning that changes behavior or becomes automatic, not just memorization
Etymology
From 'internal' (Latin 'internus', inward) + '-ize' (to make)
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