Word Type

Verb

The word "commercialize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

monetize

Derived Terms

commercializable commercialization commercializer decommercialize noncommercialized overcommercialize recommercialize uncommercialized

Derived From

commercial

Context

commerce

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter change exploit modify tap

Manner Of

change exploit

Related Terms

commodify commoditize consumerize

Related Terms

business exploit financial gain maximum methodology monetize profit quality sacrificing

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