1. to make something part of your thinking or beliefs so that it affects how you behave
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘internalize’
2. to keep thoughts, feelings, or problems to yourself rather than expressing them

Examples

• Children often internalise their parents’ values and attitudes.
• She had internalised the belief that she wasn’t good enough.
• He tends to internalise his anger rather than express it.
• The company’s employees quickly internalised the new safety procedures.
• Don’t internalise your stress – talk to someone about it.
• Students need time to internalise new concepts before moving on.