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customize

[kuhs-tuh-mahyz] / ˈkʌs təˌmaɪz /
VERB
modify to personal expectations
Synonyms
STRONGEST
custom-make tailor-make
STRONG
personalize tailor
WEAK
contrive design fashion

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Tan Yew Kong, who works at one of the world's largest chipmakers, says his company is like a tailor's shop - it customises chips to meet client's needs.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

She's been to art school, worked in musical theatre, customises her own instruments and creates her own stage-wear.

From The Guardian • Apr. 26, 2010

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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ize

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