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commercialize

com·mer·cial·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz]
    • /kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlaɪz/
    • /kəˈmɜː.ʃəl.aɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz]
    • /kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of commercialize word

  • verb commercialize If something is commercialized, it is used or changed in such a way that it makes money or profits, often in a way that people disapprove of. 3
  • verb commercialize to make commercial in aim, methods, or character 3
  • verb commercialize to exploit for profit, esp at the expense of quality 3
  • verb transitive commercialize to run as a business; apply commercial methods to 3
  • verb transitive commercialize to engage in or make use of mainly for profit, esp. at a sacrifice of other values 3
  • verb transitive commercialize to cause to be affected by commercialism 3
See all 13 definitions of commercialize

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Parts of speech for Commercialize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Commercialize

commercialize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

commercialize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for commercialize

verb commercialize

  • degrade — Something that degrades someone causes people to have less respect for them.
  • sell — to transfer (goods) to or render (services) for another in exchange for money; dispose of to a purchaser for a price: He sold the car to me for $1000.
  • lower — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
  • lessen — to become less.
  • cheapen — If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position.
All 8 Synonyms of commercialize

Antonyms for commercialize

verb commercialize

  • increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • laud — to praise; extol.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • buy — If you buy something, you obtain it by paying money for it.
All 6 Antonyms of commercialize

Top questions with commercialize

  • how to commercialize a product?
  • how to commercialize a new product?

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