It's no good to internalize such self-degrading thoughts.
Source: tatoeba (6759700)
Internalize
/ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/
Synonyms for "internalize" (50 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Verb(4 words)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
Verb(12 words)
Noun(10 words)
ingestingingraininginsourcingintrojectlearning conceptslearning examplememorizingprocess verbrigorous studysoak
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absorb, absorbing, absorbs, adopt, assimilate.
- Sentence evidence is available for internalize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "internalize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "internalize"
Keep "internalize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "internalize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "internalize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "internalize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
9 entriesbelief internalizationconceptual understandingendocytosisnorm internalizationphagocytosispinocytosisprocedural knowledgerote memorizationvalue internalization
Collocations
6 entriesinternalizable knowledgeinternalization of informationinternalization of normsinternalization processinternalization theoryinternalized beliefs
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesTranslations
30 translations across 17 languages.
Azerbaijani
2 entries- daxililəşdirmək verb (make something internal)
- mənimsəmək verb (make something internal)
Catalan
1 entries- interioritzar verb (make something internal)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 使內在化 /使内在化 verb (make something internal)
Dutch
1 entries- internaliseren verb (make something internal)
Esperanto
1 entries- internigi verb (make something internal)
Finnish
1 entries- sisäistää verb (make something internal)
French
2 entries- internaliser verb (make something internal)
- intérioriser verb (make something internal)
Galician
1 entries- interiorizar verb (make something internal)
German
2 entries- internalisieren verb (make something internal)
- verinnerlichen verb (make something internal)
Japanese
1 entries- 内面化する verb (make something internal)
Occitan
1 entries- interiorizar verb (make something internal)
Polish
4 entries- dusić verb (make something internal)
- internalizować verb (make something internal)
- uwewnętrzniać verb (make something internal)
- uwewnętrznić verb (make something internal)
Portuguese
1 entries- internalizar verb (make something internal)
Russian
4 entries- впи́тывать verb (make something internal)
- впита́ть verb (make something internal)
- перенима́ть verb (make something internal)
- переня́ть verb (make something internal)
Spanish
1 entries- interiorizar verb (make something internal)
Swedish
1 entries- internalisera verb (make something internal)
Turkish
1 entries- içselleştirmek verb (make something internal)
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Once isolated, it is easy to lose one's sense of self. Abusers insist on controlling minute aspects of their partners' lives. Over time, victims internalize the rules and forget what life was like when they were freer to make their own choices.
Source: tatoeba (7434319)
The root of the problem lies in our employees' incapacity to internalize the sentiments of the company.
Source: tatoeba (10839381)
Ziri needs to internalize Berber grammar rules.
Source: tatoeba (11174185)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "internalize"?
Closest matches include absorb, absorbing, absorbs, adopt, assimilate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "internalize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.