personalise
gb/pɚsənəlɪs/ us/pɚsənəlɪs/
B2
English
személyre szab, testre szab, egyedivé tesz, személyesre vesz, magára vesz, személyes ügyet csinál belőle
VERB
B2
1
testre szab
B2
Usage pattern:
personalise [something] (for [someone])
The app lets you personalise your homepage and notifications.
Az alkalmazásban személyre szabhatod a kezdőlapodat és az értesítéseidet.
We personalise the training programme to match each employee’s role.
A képzési programot minden dolgozó munkaköréhez személyre szabjuk.
The company uses purchase history to personalise product recommendations.
Learner examples
I personalised my phone settings.
Személyre szabtam a telefonom beállításait.
This website personalises the news for me.
Ez a weboldal személyre szabja nekem a híreket.
Common mistake:
Often spelled personalize in American English.
Meaning
customize for one person
Collocations
personalise your experience
|personalise your settings
|personalise an app
|personalise a website
|personalise content
|personalise recommendations
|personalise an email
|personalise a learning plan
|personalise a service
|personalise a user profile
Synonyms
customise (Closest synonym; especially common in UK English.)
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tailor (Emphasises adapting to a specific person or purpose.)
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adapt (More general; may imply small changes rather than full customisation.)
Antonyms
standardise (Make the same for everyone.)
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genericise (Make less specific or individual.)
Themes
technology
|business
|shopping
|education
Definition
To change something so it is right for one person.
To change or design something so it suits a particular person’s needs, preferences, or data.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
personalise [something] (with [name/initials/message])
You can personalise the bracelet with her initials.
A karkötőt az ő monogramjával személyre szabhatod.
They personalised the wedding invitations with each guest’s name.
Az esküvői meghívókat minden vendég nevével tették egyedivé.
He ordered a notebook personalised with a short quote on the cover.
Learner examples
I personalised the card with my name.
A kártyát a nevemmel tettem egyedivé.
We personalised the gift with a message.
Az ajándékot egy üzenettel személyre szabtuk.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse personalise (verb) with personal (adjective).
Meaning
add a name or message
Collocations
personalise a gift
|personalise a card
|personalise a mug
|personalise a necklace
|personalise a keyring
|personalise a bag
|personalise a book
|personalise a message
|personalise with initials
|personalise with a name
Synonyms
customise (Broader; not limited to names or messages.)
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monogram (Specifically add initials, often decoratively.)
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engrave (Specifically cut text into metal/wood/glass.)
Antonyms
leave blank (Do not add any identifying text or message.)
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remove (Take away personal markings.)
Themes
shopping
|gifts
|daily_life
Definition
To write or put someone’s name/message on something.
To add a person’s name, initials, or a special message to an item so it is unique to them.
VERB
C1
3
Usage pattern:
personalise [issue/criticism/debate]
Let’s not personalise this—our problem is with the process, not with you.
Ne vegyük ezt személyesre — a problémánk a folyamattal van, nem veled.
She felt he was personalising the criticism instead of addressing the facts.
Úgy érezte, hogy személyesre vette a kritikát ahelyett, hogy a tényekkel foglalkozott volna.
The campaign tried not to personalise the debate around one politician.
Learner examples
Please don’t personalise it.
Kérlek, ne vedd ezt személyesre.
We should not personalise the problem.
Nem szabad személyes ügyet csinálnunk a problémából.
Common mistake:
Not the same as take personally (react emotionally); personalise means to turn the issue into something about a person.
Meaning
make something about a person
Collocations
personalise the debate
|personalise the issue
|personalise criticism
|personalise an argument
|personalise the conflict
|personalise a disagreement
Synonyms
make it personal (Common phrasing; often implies hostility.)
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target (Emphasises directing criticism at a person.)
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individualise (More formal; less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
depersonalise (Remove personal focus; treat as general or objective.)
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generalise (Keep the focus broad, not on one person.)
Themes
communication
|work
|emotions
Definition
To make something feel like a personal attack.
To make a discussion, criticism, or disagreement feel directed at a particular person rather than focusing on the general issue.
Grammar
Dictionary form
personalise
IPA
GB/pɚsənəlɪs/
US/pɚsənəlɪs/
Syllables & stress
per - son - al - ise (4 syllables)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: personalise
- 3rd Person Singular: personalises
- Present Participle: personalising
- Past: personalised
Word family
Forms
personalises
verb
personalising
verb
personalised
verb
Core family
Related words
personality
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
impersonal
adjective B2
impersonally
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
depersonalise
verb
depersonalisation
noun
Expressions
personalise it with [name/message]
1/pɚsənəlɪs ˈɪt wˈɪθ nˈeɪmməsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
add a name or message
Add a name or message to it.
Examples
- You can personalise it with your child’s name.
- Personalise it with a short message before you check out.
Learner examples
- I personalised it with my name.
personalise your account
1/pɚsənəlɪs jˈʊɹ əkˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
customize an account profile
Change your account settings to what you like.
Examples
- After you sign up, you can personalise your account with a profile photo.
- Go to Settings to personalise your account and notifications.
Learner examples
- I personalised my account.
personalise your experience
1/pɚsənəlɪs jˈʊɹ ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
customize how something works
Change the app or website so it suits you.
Examples
- You can personalise your experience by choosing your interests.
- The site invites new users to personalise their experience during setup.
Learner examples
- I personalised my experience by changing the settings.