internalized
v. C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈtɝnəˌɫaɪzd// in·ter·nal·ized
v. to take something into your mind or body. You use this when you accept a belief or feeling as your own, or when a substance like a drug enters your body.
v. to take something into the body or mind; to accept a belief or feeling as one's own. Often describes the process of integrating external standards or substances into one's internal state.
The child internalized the rules of the game quickly.
The athlete internalized the coach's advice and performed much better during the final match.
By internalizing the cultural norms of the new country, the immigrant found it easier to navigate the local bureaucracy and build a sense of belonging.