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

Viewers can send their first names via text message to personalize the experience. —Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024

When learning programs aren't personalized, engagement and productivity suffer. —Omer Glass, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

The jewelry box is available in nine colors and can be personalized with the recipient’s name in pretty cursive writing, as well as the flower from their birth month (such as an iris for February or a rose for June). —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024

The founders say students only need two hours to learn curriculum because the AI tutor can personalize instruction. —Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 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