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

The content, which is AI generated and personalized to each user, typically ranges from three to five minutes a session. —James Manso, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

Each meal will come with one pair of spirited socks, hand-picked and personalized by The Grinch himself. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025

Every child that enrolls in Crystal undergoes an assessment so that teachers and therapists can personalize lessons based on their needs. —Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025

Although the structure is nearly complete, a buyer can still personalize both the interior and exterior spaces to their exact specifications. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 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