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

Start early, segment your audience and personalize your approach to rise above the holiday clutter. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Consult with an audiologist to personalize your child’s needs. —Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024

Saying Guns Should Be Fired at Her Plans include reintroducing ceramic mugs for in-store customers and Sharpie pens for baristas to personalize orders. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

In the first photo, Sterling can be seen doodling on a drawing board while sitting in a fully pink car seat that's personalized with her name at the top in black, cursive letters. —Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 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