internalize
in·ter·nal·ize
verb \in-ˈtər-nə-ˌlīz\in·ter·nal·izedin·ter·nal·iz·ing
Definition of INTERNALIZE
transitive verb
: 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
— in·ter·nal·i·za·tion \-ˌtər-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
See Examples of INTERNALIZE
- They have internalized their parents' values.
First Known Use of INTERNALIZE
1884
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