Synonyms

attune

American

[uh-toon, uh-tyoon] / əˈtun, əˈtyun /

verb (used with object)

attuned, attuning

to bring into accord, harmony, or sympathetic relationship; adjust.

He has attuned himself to living in the quiet country.
Archaic. to tune or bring into harmony, as a musical instrument.

attune British

/ əˈtjuːn /

verb

to adjust or accustom (a person or thing); acclimatize
to tune (a musical instrument)

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Other Word Forms

preattune verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of attune

First recorded in 1590–1600; at- + tune

Example Sentences

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With Raymond, there was no need to explain certain things — the way we both attune to vibration, body language, visual cues, timing and space was already part of our lived experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

In session, I attune to you, reflect and interpret.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

The more the community is represented in meetings, and in discussions in general, Barlet feels, the more attune the whole group is to its needs.

From The Verge • Jul. 15, 2022

I am learning to attune my senses to subtleties.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2021

We have it in our power to attune the mind to cheerfulness; that is, to calmness and clearness.

From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold

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