Definitions

commercialize

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

VERB

prepare for saleability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

degrade

STRONG

advertise cheapen depreciate lessen lower market sell

WEAK

develop as business make bring returns make marketable make pay make profitable make saleable

Antonyms

STRONG

buy compliment increase laud praise raise

Example Sentences

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While AstraZeneca is late to move into the obesity space, it aims to differentiate its portfolio through combinations of different drugs and by looking to commercialize its assets beyond the U.S., he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The funding will support the push to commercialize cognitive robots and humanoids at scale, as well as expand the company’s AI-powered robotics platform, Neura said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The company also was the first to commercialize quantum in 2011 with a system sale to Lockheed Martin.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Researchers are also working to commercialize the technology through a research to business startup called Maculaser.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Howard declined, citing a most unlikely reason: “We do not care to commercialize Seabiscuit.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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