personalize

[pur-suh-nl-ahyz]

verb (used with object), per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing.

to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram: to personalize stationery.
to make personal, as by applying a general statement to oneself.
to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.

to design or tailor to meet an individual's specifications, needs, or preferences: a personalized search engine; personalized learning.

Also especially British, per·son·al·ise.

Origin of personalize

First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize

Related formsper·son·al·i·za·tion, nounun·per·son·al·ized, adjectiveun·per·son·al·iz·ing, adjective

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Historical Examples of personalised

As the personalised ideal of conduct, the god then reacts upon conduct, as the conduct reacts upon the notion of the god.
Edward Caldwell Moore
Edward Moore

British Dictionary definitions for personalised

personalize

personalise

verb (tr)

to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics
to mark (stationery, clothing, etc) with a person's initials, name, etc
to take (a remark, etc) personally
another word for personify

Derived Formspersonalization or personalisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for personalised

personalize

1747, from personal + -ize. Related: Personalized; personalizing.