professionalize
verb
pro·fes·sion·al·ize
prə-ˈfesh-nə-ˌlīz 
-ˈfe-shə-nə-ˌlīz
professionalized; professionalizing
: to give a professional character to
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The country is professionalizing the military.
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This issue can be best addressed over time, as part of an effort to professionalize the entire armed forces of Iraq.
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professionalize
verb
pro·fes·sion·al·ize
prə-ˈfesh-nəl-ˌīz
-ən-ᵊl-
professionalized; professionalizing
: to give a professional nature to
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