commodify
verb/kəˈmɑdɪfaɪ/
Frequency rank: #19,947 most common English word
Meaning
To treat something as a commercial product that can be bought and sold.
Example sentence
Some critics argue that social media platforms tend to commodify personal data for profit.
Synonyms & related words
- commercialize
- monetize
- marketize
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