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

In the same way a saddle is personalized to the individual cowboy and can serve them across multiple horses, a keyboard should be personalized to your needs and can be used across multiple computers over the years. —Henri Robbins, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025

Carnegie Mellon's Open Learning Initiative shows how adaptive learning systems can personalize instruction while tracking detailed learning analytics. —Trond Arne Undheim, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

In place of opting up to higher trim levels, buyers will be left to focus on personalizing their vessel from the a la carte accessories catalog. —New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025

Over 20 players will wear custom cleats this weekend personalized by patients and families. —Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 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