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

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Customizable flight paths: Go on your drone's dedicated mobile app to fully personalize your drone's flight routes. —New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024

What sets amp apart is its ability to personalize fitness journeys. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024

Matouk Cairo Scallop Towels $99 Matouk A pair of Matouk hand towels personalized with her initials will instantly give her bathroom a luxury spa-feel. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 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