attune

verb

at·​tune ə-ˈtün How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün
attuned; attuning; attunes

transitive verb

1
: to bring into harmony : tune
2
: to make aware or responsive
attune businesses to changing trends
attunement
ə-ˈtün-mənt How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün-
noun

Examples of attune in a Sentence

after years spent in academia, he's finding it difficult to attune himself to the corporate culture
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The Case For Emotional Intelligence At its core, emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand and manage your own emotions while also being attuned to the emotions of others. Leisse Wilcox, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Frow was praised for consistently reinventing Channel 5 and being uniquely attuned to audience needs. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025 Pain, discomfort, or even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life saving. Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 Abbott Elementary For the series providing a close-up look at the fictional school Abbott Elementary in Philadelphia what serves the students best is being attuned to their needs. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for attune 

Word History

Etymology

see tune entry 1

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of attune was in 1592

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“Attune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attune. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

attune

verb
at·​tune ə-ˈt(y)ün How to pronounce attune (audio)
: to bring into harmony : tune
attunement noun

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