personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-
personalized; personalizing
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transitive verb

1
: personify
2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization
ˌpərs-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˌpər-sə-nə-
noun

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in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
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In plain English, Braze's marketing platform can observe customer behaviors and then personalize interactions and experiences based on what the consumer wants. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Whole schools are emerging that are AI-based, and virtual AI tutors are allegedly personalizing instruction and making teaching and learning more efficient and effective. — Kamau Bobb october 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 As with the sedan, the cabin can be personalized through the automaker’s Manufaktur program. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 And Hinge is integrating AI into existing platforms, offering users personalized help with profile creation and conversation starters. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personalize

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First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

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personalize

verb
per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-
personalized; personalizing
1
: personify sense 1
2
: to make personal
especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person
personalized stationery
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