attune

[ uh-toon, uh-tyoon ]

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.

attune

/ əˈtjuːn /

verb

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

Other Words From

• pre·at·tune verb (used with object) preattuned preattuning

Word History and Origins

Origin of attune¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; at- + tune

Example Sentences

She pointed out, “Audiences can feel and are pretty attuned to when something does feel like it’s authentic,” and the company has seen success with shows that tackle interesting themes through humor.

From Los Angeles Times

Working with the youngster, he says, fostered a way of filming that was attuned to what Heffernan might do as much as what McQueen might want.

From Los Angeles Times

“We're attuned to this balance between respecting our patients' wishes but also keeping them safe,” Wu said.

From Salon

Early in Harris’ campaign, the Democrats seemed attuned to the power of patriotism.

From Salon

"In today's workplaces, employees are very attuned to their supervisors' relationships with more senior leaders," Dr. Xu says.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• accommodate
• accustom
• adapt
• conform