Internalize
(verb)
- To make something a part of one's inner nature or psyche.
- To take in and make a part of oneself, especially an idea or attitude.
Origin:
From the adjective "internal" which means "inside" and the verb "ize" which means "to make".
Examples:
- He internalized the values of his parents.
- She internalized the lessons from her experiences.
- The child internalized the rules of the game.
- He internalized the culture of the company.
- The student internalized the concepts taught in the class.