English Explanatory Dictionary

personalize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To adapt something to the needs or tastes of an individual.
  2. To represent something abstract as a person; to embody.
  3. To imbue something with one's personality.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜː.sə.nə.laɪz/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.laɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-personalize.wav /ˈpɝ.sə.nəˌlaɪz/ /ˈpɝs.nəˌlaɪz/ /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.lɑɪz/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.lɑɪz/

Word forms

personalize personalizes personalizing personalized personalise

Etymology

From personal + -ize.

Derived words

depersonalize overpersonalize personalizable personalization personalizer repersonalize underpersonalize
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