capitalize

[ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz]

capitalize Definition

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

• majuscule
• seize
• exploit
• utilize
• upper-case

Antonyms for capitalize

• minuscule
• miss
• overlook
• neglect
• lower-case

Idioms Using capitalize

• capitalize the moment

  to make the most of a particular moment or opportunity

  Example

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

• capitalize on a weakness

  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

• capitalize on something

  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.

• capitalize on an opportunity

  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.