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
Recent Examples on the Web Higher support needs are just that, and people should be given the level of support that is personalized to their needs, fits their values, and improves quality life on their own terms. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024 That includes her wedding ring, a Tiffany & Co. diamond cross necklace and a Fred Leighton ring that the actor personalized to include diamonds from his mother and grandmother. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 Brand Your Love Story: Some couples are going above and beyond to personalize their weddings, with bespoke party favors and custom experiences for guests. Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 31 May 2024 The package includes morning yoga, breakfast, evening meditation, and access to the hot tub and sauna, with the option to add programming or even personalize an individual four-day retreat. Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for personalize 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'personalize.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near personalize

Cite this Entry

“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

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

More from Merriam-Webster on personalize

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!