personize

/ˈpɜːsənaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to attribute or give personal qualities to something

“The artist personized the character with distinctive features.”

2. verb

to make something more personalized or tailored

“She tried to personize the gift with a heartfelt message.”

3. verb

to give a person or thing a personal or human quality

“The novel personized the city with vivid descriptions.”

4. verb

to attribute human characteristics to something non-human

“The poet personized the wind with a gentle voice.”

Synonyms

  • individualize
  • personalize

Antonyms

  • dehumanize
  • depersonalize