professionalise

Verb

Meaning

make professional or give a professional character to

become professional or proceed in a professional manner or in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

professionalize professionalism commercialize depersonalize professionalization professionalisation specializes specializing

Hypernyms

change alter modify

Examples

Philosophy has not always been professionalized and used to be a subject pursued only by amateurs Source: Internet

In January 1946, TRI (Tentara Republik Indonesia – Republic of Indonesia Army) was formed, in a further step to professionalise the army and increase its ability to engage systematically. Source: Internet

While most soldiers are not currently formally qualified for their rank, there are determined moves to professionalise the army after the restructure is complete. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

professional wrestling move professionalese professionalisation professionalish professionalism professionalist