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interiorize

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪəriəraɪz/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪr.i.ə.raɪz/

transitive verb
Definition

To make something a part of one's inner self or beliefs.


Example

She tried to interiorize the lessons she learned from her experiences.


Tense Forms

Past: interiorized

Past Participle: interiorized


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been trying to interiorize some positive habits lately.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! How's it going so far?
Sloth A
I think it helps to really focus on what I want to interiorize each day.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Consistency will make a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
internalize
absorb
assimilate
Antonyms
externalize
reject
disregard
Root Explanation

Interiorize → It is formed from "interior" (from Latin "interior", meaning inner or within) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "interiorize" means to make something internal or to internalize it.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'inner' or 'within' — 'interior' refers to the inside, and '-ize' means to make. This helps you remember that to interiorize means to make something internal.

Visually Confused Words
inferiorize
exteriorize
winterize
terrorize
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