personalize
[ pur-suh-nl-ahyz ]
/ ˈpɜr sə nlˌaɪz /
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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.
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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Also especially British, per·son·al·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM personalize
per·son·al·i·za·tion, nounun·per·son·al·ized, adjectiveun·per·son·al·iz·ing, adjectiveWords nearby personalize
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British Dictionary definitions for personalize
personalize
personalise
/ (ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz) /
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 forms of personalize
personalization or personalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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