personalize

especially British, per·son·al·ise

[pur-suh-nl-ahyz]

verb (used with object)

personalized, personalizing 

1. to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram.

   to personalize stationery.

2. to make personal, as by applying a general statement to oneself.

3. to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.

4. to design or tailor to meet an individual's specifications, needs, or preferences.

   a personalized search engine;

   personalized learning.

personalize

/ ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics

2. to mark (stationery, clothing, etc) with a person's initials, name, etc

3. to take (a remark, etc) personally

4. another word for personify

Other Word Forms

• personalization noun
• unpersonalized adjective
• unpersonalizing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of personalize¹

First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize

Example Sentences

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A recent birthday party attended by one of her elementary-school-age daughters featured a spa day and gift bags with personalized robes for the children.

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By using CtBP2 as an indicator, doctors and scientists may one day be able to estimate a person’s aging status and develop personalized health strategies.

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Cameo, which was founded in 2017, is known for providing services where fans can hire celebrities to make personalized videos wishing their friends a happy birthday or other greetings.

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Visits are by appointment only, and experiences are personalized.

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