professionalize
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/prəˈfeʃənəlaɪz/
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/prəˈfeʃənəlaɪz/
verb
R
To transform something into a professional activity, often by providing payment for those involved.
The organization decided to professionalize the sport by offering salaries to the athletes.
translation
To transform something into a professional activity, often by providing payment for those involved.
Word Forms
3rd Present
professionalizes
Past
professionalized
Perfect
professionalized
Progressive
professionalizing