Attune: meaning, definitions and examples

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attune

 

[ ษ™หˆtjuหn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

adjust oneself

To attune means to bring into harmony or accord. It involves adjusting oneself to a particular situation, environment, or condition. This term is often used in contexts such as music, where instruments are fine-tuned to achieve the correct pitch. Additionally, attuning can refer to the process of becoming receptive or responsive to someone else's needs or feelings. It suggests an active effort to enhance understanding or connection.

Synonyms

adapt, adjust, align, harmonize, tune

Examples of usage

  • She took time to attune herself to the new workplace culture.
  • The musicians worked hard to attune their instruments before the performance.
  • It's important to attune to the emotions of your clients for better communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "attune" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sintonizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅ€เคค เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abstimmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyesuaikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐัˆั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostosowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฟๅ’Œใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ajuster

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sintonizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyum saฤŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์œจํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุงูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ladit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naladiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uskladiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samrรฆma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนะปะตัั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nzimlษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sintonizar

Etymology

The word 'attune' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the prefix 'at-' meaning 'to' and the verb 'tune', which has roots in Old French 'toner' and Latin 'tonus', meaning 'tone'. The evolution of 'attune' reflects the transition from merely tuning an instrument to also including the metaphorical aspect of tuning oneself to the needs or state of another. This concept has been central in various cultures, where harmony and understanding play crucial roles in interpersonal relationships. By the early 17th century, attune was widely used in both musical and emotional contexts, emphasizing the balance and synchronization necessary in both forms of expression. Over time, it has developed to encapsulate broader meanings related to adaptation and adjustment in various scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,931 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.