commercialize
Translation
to commercialize
Examples
They plan to commercialize the new invention.
They plan to commercialize the new invention.
Some feel that Christmas has been too commercialized.
Some feel that Christmas has been too commercialized.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) available to be bought and sold They plan to commercialize the new invention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: market, merchandise, exploit; Antonyms: demonetize
Etymology
From 'commerce' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. Literally 'to make into commerce'.
Memory Tips
The '-ize' ending is the standard American English spelling. Think of turning an idea into a 'commercial' product.