1. to make something part of one’s own thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes through learning or experience
Usage: present participle of internalize
2. to keep thoughts or feelings to oneself rather than expressing them outwardly
Usage: present participle of internalize

Examples

• She is internalizing the values her parents taught her.
• The student is internalizing the grammar rules through practice.
• He has been internalizing his anger instead of talking about it.
• The child is internalizing negative messages about herself.
• The team is internalizing the coach’s strategies.
• She’s internalizing her stress, which isn’t healthy.
• The company is internalizing its core principles.