Attuning

Attuning
Attune At*tune", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Attuned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Attuning}.] [Pref. ad- + tune.] [1913 Webster] 1. To tune or put in tune; to make melodious; to adjust, as one sound or musical instrument to another; as, to attune the voice to a harp. [1913 Webster]

2. To arrange fitly; to make accordant. [1913 Webster]

Wake to energy each social aim, Attuned spontaneous to the will of Jove. --Beattie. [1913 Webster]


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