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Definition of monetize

monetize

/ˈmɑːnətaɪz/
(UK: monetise)
mon · e · tize
Adjective:monetizable
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Past Simple:monetized
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Past Participle:monetized
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Present Participle:monetizing
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monetize Lexical Profile

monetize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To convert an asset, business, or activity (especially digital content, a website, or a hobby) into a source of revenue or profit.

Example

"Many independent creators struggle to monetize their podcasts without relying heavily on corporate sponsorships."

2

To establish a metal or commodity as legal tender or standard currency, or to convert government debt into currency in circulation.

Example

"The central bank was warned that attempting to monetize the national debt could trigger severe inflation."

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• Rhymes for monetize

• Nearby Words

monetary
monetizable
monetization
monetize
money
moneybag
moneybags

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Latin stem 'moneta' (meaning 'mint' or 'money', originally an epithet of the Roman goddess Juno, near whose temple coins were minted) combined with the verbal suffix '-ize'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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