Dictionary
personalize
personalize
verb per·son·al·ize \ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz, ˈpər-sə-nə-\
: to mark (something) in a way that shows it belongs to a particular person
: to change or design (something) for a particular person
per·son·al·izedper·son·al·iz·ing
Full Definition of PERSONALIZE
transitive verb
1
2
: to make personal or individual; specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person <personalized stationery>
— per·son·al·i·za·tion \ˌpərs-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌpər-sə-nə-\ noun
See personalize defined for English-language learners
See personalize defined for kids
Examples of PERSONALIZE
- <in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence>
First Known Use of PERSONALIZE
circa 1741
Related to PERSONALIZE
- Synonyms
- body, epitomize, express, externalize, incarnate, incorporate, instantiate, manifest, materialize, embody, personify, substantiate
- Antonyms
- disembody
Learn More About PERSONALIZE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: personal lawPrevious Word in the Dictionary: personality testAll Words Near: personalize
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up personalize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).