personalize

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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

personalization

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noun

per·​son·​al·​iza·​tion

variants also British personalisation

ˌpərs(ᵊ)nələ̇ˈzāshən, 

ˌpə̄s-, 

ˌpəis-, 

-ˌlīˈz-

plural -s

1

: the quality or state of being personalized

the personalization of natural forces in myth and religion

2

: the act or process of personalizing

personalization of propaganda

Synonyms of personalize

Verb

• embody
• express
• incorporate
• body
• symbolize

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

Verb

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Predictive marketers take the next one, acting on insights to personalize and optimize each customer’s cross-channel experiences and improve customer satisfaction and business ROI. — Thomas Zawacki, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Every offer, message, and recommendation is personalized to their needs and preferences. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

High ethical stakes aside, the incredible potential for advancing stem cell research could open doors to regrowing brain tissue, personalizing therapies, and diagnosing neurological conditions long before symptoms emerge. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Both versions feature a warm opaline dial and come on a double-tour calfskin strap offered in white, light beige, dark beige, burgundy, fuchsia purple, or classic blue, allowing the watch’s playful character to be personalized to the wearer. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for personalize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

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