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

• embody
• express
• incorporate
• body
• symbolize

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

Leave the shell magnets plain or use paint, decoupaged napkins, and appliqués like jewels and pearls to make personalize them. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025

According to Park, each acupuncture treatment is personalized. —Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 16 July 2025

Touting a thinner design and a bigger battery than its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 8 doubles down on the AI health guidance launched on last year's Galaxy Watch 7 with features like antioxidant detection, personalized fitness plans, and more detailed sleep recommendations. —PC Magazine, 10 July 2025

Guests complete a style quiz before their stay to personalize their looks, with all pieces available for purchase. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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