commercialise
UK: kəˈmɜːʃəlaɪz | US: kəˈmɜːrʃəlaɪz
vt. to adapt or alter for profit-driven purposes
vt. to introduce market-based principles into an activity or system
vt. to make something widely available for sale
The word "commercialise" stems from the Latin commercium (com- "together" + merx "goods"), reflecting the idea of collective trade. The root commerc evolved into "commerce" in English, denoting economic exchange. The suffix -ial transforms it into an adjective ("commercial"), and -ise (a verb-forming suffix of Greek/Latin origin) turns it into an action—literally "to make commercial." The term emerged in the 19th century, mirroring industrialization's push to monetize previously non-market activities.
The company plans to commercialise its new solar technology next year.
Critics argue that universities should not commercialise academic research.
The artist refused to commercialise her work despite lucrative offers.
Governments often struggle to balance public services and commercialised healthcare.
The app was successfully commercialised after gaining a million users.