Attune: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
attune
[ ษหtjuหn ]
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:
๐ต๐น sintonizar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคค เคฎเฅเค เคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abstimmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyesuaikan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐัััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dostosowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชฟๅใใใ
๐ซ๐ท ajuster
๐ช๐ธ sintonizar
๐น๐ท uyum saฤlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์จํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ ladit
๐ธ๐ฐ naladiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐๆด
๐ธ๐ฎ uskladiti
๐ฎ๐ธ samrรฆma
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะนะปะตััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแกแแแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษnzimlษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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