Synonyms

commercialize

American

[kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz] / kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlaɪz /

especially British, commercialise

verb (used with object)

commercialized, commercializing

to make commercial in character, methods, or spirit.
to emphasize the profitable aspects of, especially at the expense of quality.

to commercialize one's artistic talent.
to offer for sale; make available as a commodity.

commercialize British

/ kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪz /

verb

to make commercial in aim, methods, or character
to exploit for profit, esp at the expense of quality

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Other Word Forms

commercialization noun
commercializer noun
decommercialization noun
decommercialize verb (used with object)
overcommercialization noun
overcommercialize verb (used with object)
quasi-commercialized adjective
uncommercialized adjective

Etymology

Origin of commercialize

commercial + -ize

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