Attune

usgb/əˈtun/
verb

To bring into harmony or agreement; to adjust or adapt.

She needed to attune herself to the new environment after moving to a different country.
Visual representation of "attune" - To bring into harmony or agreement; to adjust or adapt.

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Adjustment

To attune is to make necessary adjustments for harmony.

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When playing in a band, musicians must attune to each other's timing.
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Sensitivity

Being attuned often requires emotional sensitivity.

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She was attuned to her friend's feelings during hard times.
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Environmental Awareness

Attuning can also relate to awareness of one’s surroundings.

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Birdwatchers attune themselves to the sounds of nature.
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