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attune

[ uh-toon, uh-tyoon ]
/ əˈtun, əˈtyun /
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verb (used with object), at·tuned, at·tun·ing.

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.

RELATED WORDS

accommodate, accustom, adapt, conform, accord, regulate, reconcile, proportion, acclimatize, harmonize, familiarize, compensate, counterbalance, integrate, coordinate, balance, tune

Nearby words

  1. attrite,
  2. attrition,
  3. attu,
  4. attucks,
  5. attucks, crispus,
  6. attuned,
  7. attunement,
  8. atty,
  9. atty.,
  10. atty. gen.

Origin of attune

First recorded in 1590–1600; at- + tune
Related formspre·at·tune, verb (used with object), pre·at·tuned, pre·at·tun·ing.un·at·tuned, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for attuned

attune

/ (əˈtjuːn) /

verb (tr)

to adjust or accustom (a person or thing); acclimatize
to tune (a musical instrument)
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Word Origin and History for attuned

attune

v.

1590s, from tune (v.), "probably suggested by ATONE" [OED]. Related: Attuned; attuning.

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