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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Additionally, personalizing the onboarding experience based on user needs can increase engagement and retention. Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The store spotlights the brand’s Bespoke Walton collection with a trolley, travel bags, totes and vanity cases which can all be personalized with letters and inscriptions. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025 Almost every two-wheel rider wears one that's too big because there hasn’t been a proper, standardized way of personalizing helmets to individual head shapes. New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025 Prospective homeowners can witness the progress firsthand, offering a unique opportunity to personalize their future living spaces. Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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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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