monetize
Say it: MON-ih-tyz /ˈmɑnətaɪz/ · verb
What “monetize” means
Find a way to earn money from something.
More precisely: To earn money from something, such as an app, an audience or an asset.
Example: “The podcast is popular, but they're still figuring out how to monetize it.”
When to use it
In business or creative work, when discussing how to turn a product, service or audience into income.
Similar words
profit from, cash in on, capitalize on
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