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commodify

Also dz·ǻ··پ

[kuh-mod-uh-fahy]

verb (used with object)

commodified, commodifying 
  1. to turn into a commodity; make commercial.

  2. to treat as if a commodity.



commodify

/ əˈɒɪˌڲɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) to treat (something) inappropriately as if it can be acquired or marketed like other commodities

    you can't commodify art

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • commodifiable adjective
  • commodification noun
  • dzˌǻ徱ھˈپDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of commodify1

First recorded in 1975–80; commod(ity) ( def. ) + -ify ( def. )
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Example Sentences

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We live in a time that commodifies attention, where actively choosing to spend time with someone, away from a phone, means so much more than it used to.

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Yet underlying each were subtle statements about fame-chasing in our commodified age.

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In some ways, it’s no wonder that artists are more inclined to be introspective right now, leaning into the personal to commodify pages from their diaries.

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“George is fascinated by the delivery of disaster via spectacle; the way disaster becomes commodified is obviously one of his obsessions,” Nathan said.

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In a world where feminism is often co-opted and commodified, Love would probably emphasize the importance of maintaining authenticity and staying true to one's convictions.

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