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

This step, which will be accessible from people’s homes, is meant to make the dress selection process more convenient and personalized for every bride, according to Lobachova, who has a boutique in Belarus. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024

In the planning stage are 47 larger residences—with four to seven bedrooms on expansive lots—that will allow each owner to personalize furnishings and fittings. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024

According to a press release, fans can also personalize their pails with Halloween stickers. —Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024

The decision to use MHT is now personalized, taking into account each woman’s health history and specific symptoms. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 2 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