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

Etsy is using artificial intelligence to personalize recommendations, whether consumers are shopping for themselves or for a gift. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2024

The airline personalizes their service to include local businesses and Bermuda culture on board. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024

Each item has been personalized with a custom Jaguar TCS Racing logo that’s embroidered in black thread and the hoodie’s metal zip is engraved with the logo. —Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 July 2024

Thread string or ribbon through the hole and attach the tag to your gift to personalize your present. —Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 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