NYT Dictionary

MONETIZE

/ˈmɑnəˌtaɪz/
VerbMON-e-tizemon-e-tize · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

To convert something (especially a security) into currency.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French monétiser From Latin monēta (whence monnaie) + -iser.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

monetise

Antonyms

demonetize

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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