Wiktionary
professionalise
vb. (alternative spelling of professionalize English)
WordNet
professionalise
v. become professional or proceed in a professional manner or in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood [syn: professionalize]
make professional or give a professional character to; "Philosophy has not always been professionalized and used to be a subject pursued only by amateurs" [syn: professionalize]
Usage examples of "professionalise".
Without suppressing the worship of the Old Powers, the priests of the Twin Gods and the Sky Father began to professionalise religion, managing the rituals and festivals, building increasingly costly temples, and controlling public ceremonies such as marriages, funerals, and the installation of officials.