internalize
verb
in·ter·nal·ize in-ˈtər-nə-ˌlīz 
internalized; internalizing
transitive verb
: to give a subjective character to
specifically : to incorporate (values, patterns of culture, etc.) within the self as conscious or subconscious guiding principles through learning or socialization
internalization
in-ˌtər-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən
noun 
Example Sentences
They have internalized their parents' values.
Recent Examples on the Web At one point, viewers discover the people working there are former campers, which is its own conversation about the ways people can internalize the bigotry wielded against them. 
Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022 Researchers say women choosing careers sometimes internalize societal expectations about which jobs suit them. Lauren Weber, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 The film’s most moving story line, about the friendship between Noah and Howie, charts the uneven way people internalize oppression. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 June 2022 For those still looking to take the first step, internalize the lessons to be learned from these five mistakes and know that a better way of doing things is out there. Tal Frankfurt, Forbes, 15 June 2022 But women who are abused often internalize it and do not seek attention. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 26 May 2022 Providers must internalize the complexity of weight, learn how to utilize alternative health markers and even advocate for policies that reduce food deserts. Ashley Andreou, Scientific American, 26 May 2022 Like most avant-gardists of his generation, Warhol admired Duchamp, and found his motto easy to internalize. The New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2022 In other words, try to internalize the pain of oppression and the joy of redemption. Ron Shulman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2022 See More
Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022 Researchers say women choosing careers sometimes internalize societal expectations about which jobs suit them. Lauren Weber, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 The film’s most moving story line, about the friendship between Noah and Howie, charts the uneven way people internalize oppression. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 June 2022 For those still looking to take the first step, internalize the lessons to be learned from these five mistakes and know that a better way of doing things is out there. Tal Frankfurt, Forbes, 15 June 2022 But women who are abused often internalize it and do not seek attention. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 26 May 2022 Providers must internalize the complexity of weight, learn how to utilize alternative health markers and even advocate for policies that reduce food deserts. Ashley Andreou, Scientific American, 26 May 2022 Like most avant-gardists of his generation, Warhol admired Duchamp, and found his motto easy to internalize. The New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2022 In other words, try to internalize the pain of oppression and the joy of redemption. Ron Shulman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1794, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
internalize
transitive verb
in·ter·nal·ize
variants or chiefly British internalise
in-ˈtərn-ᵊl-ˌīz
internalized or chiefly British internalised; internalizing or chiefly British internalising
: 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