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Definition of corporatize

corporatize

/ˈkɔːr.pɚ.əˌtaɪz/
(UK: corporatise)
cor · po · ra · tize
Adverb:corporately
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Adjective:corporate
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Past Simple:corporatized
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Past Participle:corporatized
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Present Participle:corporatizing
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corporatize Lexical Profile

corporatize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To subject (an institution, activity, or cultural domain) to the control, values, or profit-driven practices of large corporations.

Example

"Many critics argue that modern media conglomerates have sought to corporatize independent music festivals."

2

To convert (a state body, public agency, or independent organization) into an independent commercial company or corporation.

Example

"The government decided to corporatize the national postal service to improve its operational efficiency."

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• Nearby Words

corporately
corporation
corporatization
corporatize
corps
corpse
corpselike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corporatize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corporatize
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