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to introvert

to introvert

8.1
To focus inward on your own thoughts and feelings
  • verb
  • /ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt/
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  • After a chaotic day, he likes to introvert to regain his energy by enjoying quiet time alone.

Examples

  • She prefers to introvert after long social gatherings, reflecting on her thoughts in peace.

  • Many artists introvert during their creative process, concentrating on the emotions they wish to express.

  • While I had been introverting, using words sparingly, seeking the wisdom of a few I respected, he had been couch-hopping, having no qualms about telling his story to whomever came closest.

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How Introverted

to ruminate
10 7.6
to introvert
8.1
to reflect
265 3.9

Surface Forms

introvert infinitive
introverted past
introverted past participle
introverting present participle
introverts third person singular

Morphology

introvert = intro + vert

The sense still follows the idea of 'turning inward', but applying it to thoughts and feelings is metaphorical and less directly guessable than the literal physical sense.

Etymology

Introvert comes from the Latin parts intro- 'in' and -vert 'turn', so to introvert your thoughts is to 'turn' attention inward and focus on your inner feelings rather than the outside world.