personalize
[ pur-suh-nl-ahyz ]
/ ˈpɜr sə nlˌaɪz /
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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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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Example sentences from the Web for personalize
And she started to convince her to change lawyers and to personalize her guilt.
Romney, who ignored Santorum in his speech, tried to personalize his critique of Obama.
Mitt Romney Runs the Table, Winning Wisconsin, Maryland, and D.C.|Howard Kurtz|April 4, 2012|DAILY BEASTSo Begala is smart to advise Democrats to “ localize and personalize.”
He was beginning to personalize her unconsciously, beginning to think of her mentally as the Girl.
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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
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