monetize

American  

[mon-i-tahyz, muhn-] / ˈmɒn ɪˌtaɪz, ˈmʌn- /

especially British, monetise

verb (used with object)

monetized, monetizing

1. to legalize as money.

2. to coin into money.

   to monetize gold.

3. to give the character of money to.

4. Economics. to convert (a debt, especially the national debt) into currency, especially by issuing government securities or notes.

5. to make a profit or derive income from.

   Lots of people download the game, but the start-up hasn’t been able to monetize the add-on features.

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monetize British  

/ ˈmʌnɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. to establish as the legal tender of a country

2. to give a legal value to (a coin)

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Other Word Forms

• monetization noun

Etymology

Origin of monetize

First recorded in 1875–80; from Latin monēt(a) money + -ize

Example Sentences

Intel could also monetize its stakes in Mobileye and Altera and take on more debt, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Kacher: We like businesses on the infrastructure side of the software industry—those that provide the picks and shovels and have business models that monetize usage rather than seats.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“With the Sora deal, it seems clear that the companies intend to monetize this IP for use with AI.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“Without a visit to their site, Amazon has no ability to monetize those shopping desires with an ad,” said Ryan Craver, co-founder of Podean, a marketing firm that specializes in Amazon ads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Platforms like X and TikTok ostensibly exist for users to express personal opinions, but their modern function is to amplify and monetize arguments.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026