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 of personalize

• 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

That might mean a matchbook personalized with your wedding date, a neck massager, or a champagne saber. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026

Citing a positive response from consumers, Cash App cited the launch of the tags as an opportunity to personalize how payments are made. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

The modern label maker offers simple operation and compatibility with iOS and Android, letting users design and personalize custom labels and ribbons on their phones for a fun way to put a label on it. — Ryan Waniata, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026

Each creation can be styled, scented and personalized with an audible recording. — Rich Pope, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

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