internalize

internalize
/in terr"nl uyz'/, v.t., internalized, internalizing.
1. to incorporate (the cultural values, mores, motives, etc., of another or of a group), as through learning, socialization, or identification.
2. to make subjective or give a subjective character to.
3. Ling. to acquire (a linguistic rule, structure, etc.) as part of one's language competence.
Also, esp. Brit., internalise.
[1940-45; INTERNAL + -IZE]

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