capitalize

[ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz]

capitalize Definition

  • 1to write or print a letter or word using capital letters
  • 2to take advantage of something; to make the most of an opportunity

Using capitalize: Examples

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

  • Example

    Please capitalize the first letter of each sentence.

  • Example

    The company capitalized on the new trend and made a lot of profit.

  • Example

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

capitalize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for capitalize

Antonyms for capitalize

Idioms Using capitalize

  • to make the most of a particular moment or opportunity

    Example

    She decided to capitalize the moment and ask for a promotion.

  • to take advantage of someone's weakness

    Example

    The boxer was able to capitalize on his opponent's weakness and win the match.

  • capitalize on strengths

    to make the most of one's strengths

    Example

    The coach encouraged the team to capitalize on their strengths and play to their full potential.

Phrases with capitalize

  • to use a situation to your advantage

    Example

    The politician tried to capitalize on the public's fear of crime.

  • capitalize a business

    to provide the necessary funds for a business to operate or expand

    Example

    He was able to capitalize his small business with a loan from the bank.

  • to take advantage of a favorable situation

    Example

    The company was able to capitalize on an opportunity to expand into a new market.

Origins of capitalize

from Medieval Latin 'capitalis', meaning 'of the head'

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Summary: capitalize in Brief

The verb 'capitalize' [ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz] has two main meanings. The first is to write or print a letter or word using capital letters. The second is to take advantage of something, such as an opportunity or trend. Examples include 'Please capitalize the first letter of each sentence.' and 'The company capitalized on the new trend and made a lot of profit.' The phrase 'capitalize on something' is commonly used to mean taking advantage of a situation, while idioms like 'capitalize on strengths' and 'capitalize on a weakness' refer to making the most of one's abilities or exploiting someone else's weaknesses.