capitalise

[ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz]

capitalise Definition

• 1. to write or print a letter or word using capital letters
• 2. to use to your advantage

Using capitalise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "capitalise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Please remember to capitalise the first letter of each sentence.

• Example

  The company wants to capitalise on the new market trends.

• Example

  She decided to capitalise on her skills and start her own business.

capitalise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for capitalise

• capitalize
• majuscule
• upper-case

Antonyms for capitalise

• lowercase
• minuscule

Phrases with capitalise

• capitalize on something

  to take advantage of a situation or opportunity for your own benefit

  Example

  The company was able to capitalize on the success of their latest product.

• capitalize a business

  to provide the necessary funds or resources to expand a business

  Example

  The investors agreed to capitalize the business in order to fund its expansion.

• capitalize interest

  to add unpaid interest to the principal balance of a loan or investment

  Example

  The bank will capitalize the interest on your loan if you do not make payments on time.

Origins of capitalise

from Latin 'caput', meaning 'head'

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Summary: capitalise in Brief

'Capitalise' [ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz] is a verb that refers to writing or printing a letter or word using capital letters. It also means to use something to your advantage, as in 'The company wants to capitalise on the new market trends.' The phrase 'capitalize on something' denotes taking advantage of an opportunity, while 'capitalize a business' means providing funds or resources to expand a business.