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View synonyms for professionalize

professionalize

[ pruh-fesh-uh-nl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pro·fes·sion·al·ized, pro·fes·sion·al·iz·ing.
  1. to give a professional character or status to; make into or establish as a profession.

verb (used without object)

, pro·fes·sion·al·ized, pro·fes·sion·al·iz·ing.
  1. to become professional.

professionalize

/ prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. tr to impose a professional structure or status on (something)

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Derived Forms

  • proˌfessionaliˈzation, noun

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Other Words From

  • pro·fession·al·ist noun
  • pro·fession·al·i·zation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of professionalize1

First recorded in 1855–60; professional + -ize

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Example Sentences

The personality of many who engage in the work is too ordinary to professionalize any calling.

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