attune

verb

at·​tune ə-ˈtün How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün
attuned; attuning; attunes

transitive verb

1
: to bring into harmony : tune
2
: to make aware or responsive
attune businesses to changing trends
attunement
ə-ˈtün-mənt How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün-
noun

Examples of attune in a Sentence

after years spent in academia, he's finding it difficult to attune himself to the corporate culture
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The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025 As such, Anthropic has been highly attuned to finding ways to bake-in security, legal and ethical parameters to their models, to help businesses avoid problems down the road. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025 That’s why leaders must be attuned to the emotional climate within their teams and acknowledge the impact of uncertainty on employee well-being. Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Those involved were deeply invested and attuned to the latest trends in Korean fashion and culture. Claire Wang, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attune

Word History

Etymology

see tune entry 1

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of attune was in 1592

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“Attune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attune. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

attune

verb
at·​tune ə-ˈt(y)ün How to pronounce attune (audio)
: to bring into harmony : tune
attunement noun

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