personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz 

ˈpər-sə-nə-

personalized; personalizing

transitive verb

1

: personify

2

: to make personal or individual

specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person

personalized stationery

personalization

ˌpərs-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌpər-sə-nə-

noun

Synonyms

• body
• embody
• epitomize
• express
• externalize
• incarnate
• incorporate
• instantiate
• manifest
• materialize
• personify
• substantiate

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leaders are encouraged to personalize their plan and practice regularly for optimal health and effectiveness as a leader. —Palena Neale, Harvard Business Review, 27 Sep. 2024

Stock up on fun garnishes for guests to personalize to taste. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024

Each cup comes with stickers, letting owners personalize their tumblers—and each comes in a distinct box, much like a Barbie doll. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2024

Separately, content pages will now have thumbs-up and thumbs-down icons to help personalize the company’s algorithms to your own taste. —Chris Welch, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz 

-ᵊn-ə-

personalized; personalizing

1

: personify sense 1

2

: to make personal

especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person

personalized stationery