commercialize
[ kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz ]
/ kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlaɪz /
verb (used with object), com·mer·cial·ized, com·mer·cial·iz·ing.
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.
Also
especially British,
com·mer·cial·ise.
Origin of commercialize
OTHER WORDS FROM commercialize
Words nearby commercialize
commercial traveler,
commercial traveller,
commercial vehicle,
commercialism,
commerciality,
commercialize,
commie,
comminate,
commination,
commines,
commingle
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British Dictionary definitions for commercialize
commercialize
commercialise
/ (kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make commercial in aim, methods, or character
to exploit for profit, esp at the expense of quality