attune
/ə'tju:n/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with: To make someone or something receptive, responsive, or in tune with a particular situation, environment, or set of circumstances.
- To bring into musical harmony or tune: To adjust the pitch of a musical instrument so it is in correct relation to other instruments or a standard pitch.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The training program is designed to attune new employees to the company's culture.
- It takes time to attune your ear to the nuances of a foreign language.
- The orchestra spent an hour attuning their instruments before the concert.
Advanced Usage
"to be attuned to": To be sensitive to, aware of, or in harmony with something.
- A good teacher is attuned to the needs of each student.
- Her research is attuned to the latest developments in the field.
"to become attuned": To gradually become adjusted or accustomed to something.
- After a few weeks, I became attuned to the rhythm of life in the village.
Variants and Related Words
- Attuned (adj): Being in a state of harmony, adjustment, or sensitivity.
- He is highly attuned to market trends.
- Attunement (n): The process or state of being attuned.
- The attunement of the team to the new strategy was crucial for success.
Synonyms
- Accustom: To make familiar with something through use or experience.
- Adapt: To adjust to new conditions.
- Harmonize: To bring into consonance or accord.
- Tune: To adjust for proper functioning or to a correct pitch.
Related Phrases
- "Attune oneself to": To consciously adjust or adapt oneself.
- She tried to attune herself to the local customs.
Verb
- adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with