attune

[ uh-toon, uh-tyoon ]
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verb (used with object),at·tuned, at·tun·ing.
  1. to bring into accord, harmony, or sympathetic relationship; adjust: He has attuned himself to living in the quiet country.

  2. Archaic. to tune or bring into harmony, as a musical instrument.

Origin of attune

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; at- + tune

Other words from attune

  • pre·at·tune, verb (used with object), pre·at·tuned, pre·at·tun·ing.

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British Dictionary definitions for attune

attune

/ (əˈtjuːn) /


verb(tr)
  1. to adjust or accustom (a person or thing); acclimatize

  2. to tune (a musical instrument)

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