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to personalize

to personalize

75 4.0
To change something so it fits a person's name, likes, or style
  • verb
  • /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.laɪz/
  • US
translation icon : personalizar
  • Personalized search results: Large web search engines have been personalizing search to some extent for years.
  • personalized learning
  • personalized care
  • personalized instruction

They'll even personalize the bottle and put your little name on it.

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Examples

  • I love to personalize my phone case with photos of my family and friends.

  • Their excellence in teaching emphasized individualizing and personalizing every aspect of the learning-teaching process.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The next letter due should come as no surprise, but use video to personalize your response to customers.

  • In addition to location information, previous searches can also be used to personalize search results.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Because if you want, I could give you a personalized tour.

  • They'll even personalize the bottle and put your little name on it.

  • A comment section allows P.E. teachers to personalize and add positive or encouraging remarks.

    Academic text (1992)
  • We are setting up the team slightly differently and have created a personalized job description for the staff.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Bright Cellars allows you to skip the store while still personalizing right to your door.

  • A system for carers to book breaks is showing how the internet can help personalize care, reports Natalie Valios.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

to customize
vsto personalize
  • US
65 3.7

Change something so it fits a person's needs or wants

emphasizes showing a person's name interests or style rather than needs
to tailor
vsto personalize
57 4.2

To make something to fit a particular purpose or person

focuses more on reflecting personal identity and style than fitting a purpose
to individualize
vsto personalize
3 6.3

To change something to fit one person's needs

has identical meaning and serves as an alternative wording
to tailor-make
vsto personalize
1 4.9

Make something to fit one person or a special purpose

aims to show individual preferences or name rather than just meeting requirements

Antonyms

83 4.2

To make things the same by using one set of rules

5 4.6

To change something so many people can understand and use it

1 7.5

Treat a person or thing as an object and remove personal qualities

How Tailored

to customize
  • US
65 3.7
to personalize
  • US
75 4.0
to adjust
317 2.7
to standardize
  • US
83 4.2

Surface Forms

personalize infinitive
personalized past participle
personalizing present participle
personalizes third person singular

Morphology

personalize = personal (transparent) = personal + ize

A straightforward verb-forming suffix '-ize' added to the adjective 'personal' meaning 'to make or adapt for a particular person'.

Etymology

The word personalize comes from person ('an individual') and the ending -ize ('make'), so to personalize something is to 'make it for a particular person', for example by adding a name or a style.