personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-
personalized; personalizing

transitive verb

1
2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization noun

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
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His office by that morning, two months after his death, had been emptied of its personalizing artifacts, those material traces of experience and spirit. Donovan Hohn june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025 Use Tools That Personalize Advice Financial professionals can strike the balance by using digital tools that personalize advice without diluting accountability, layering identity-aware access controls to ensure clients see tailored insights based on their unique profiles, goals and permissions. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Now consumers seem to be seeking information on their own with the desire to personalize their wellness routines. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025 Sentimental dads will love personalized keepsakes, especially those that include a photo. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for personalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

personalize

verb
per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-
personalized; personalizing
1
2
: to make personal
especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person
personalized stationery

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