capitalize

verb

cap·i·tal·ize ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce capitalize (audio)

ˈkap-tə-

capitalized; capitalizing

transitive verb

: to write or print with an initial capital or in capitals

Capitalize the names of cities and states.

: to convert into capital

capitalize the company's reserve fund

: to treat as an amortizable investment in long-term capital assets rather than as an ordinary operating expense to be charged against revenue for the period in which it is incurred

capitalize development costs

: to compute the present value of (an income extended over a period of time)

: to convert (a periodic payment) into an equivalent capital sum

capitalized annuities

: to supply capital for

intransitive verb

: to gain by turning something to advantage

capitalize on an opponent's mistake

Example Sentences

Remember to capitalize the I in Internet. Capitalize the first word of your sentence. She rarely capitalizes her name when she signs her e-mails. The venture was capitalized with a loan of one million dollars. You can capitalize your investment at any time.

Recent Examples on the Web Ukraine’s foreign minister called on the country’s Western allies to increase military support to enable Kyiv to capitalize on the recent advances.

Stephen Kalin, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Even with the Buckeyes unable to capitalize on an ASU turnover on downs near midfield prior to intermission, Ohio State scored on three of its next four scores to bury the Red Wolves.

Mitchell Gladstone, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 About Florida: The Gators hope to capitalize on consecutive sellouts for the first time since 2015.

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Recruiters are seeking to capitalize on that more dynamic image.

Markus Ziener, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Shaw also thinks by complaining with videos, as opposed to reaching out directly, people were trying to capitalize on her buzz.

Brooklyn White, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 At the time, Six Flags, Universal and other amusement parks were starting to capitalize on the growing popularity of Halloween by hosting elaborate holiday celebrations.

Susan Glaser, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 The boys team is looking to capitalize on successes from the spring and a big summer of hard work to compete at the highest levels this season.

Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 In recent months, multiple big-name firms have announced plans to build more e-commerce features into their apps, aiming to capitalize on their one-stop-shopping potential.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

capitalize

transitive verb

cap·i·tal·ize ˈka-pət-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce capitalize (audio)

capitalized; capitalizing

: to convert into capital

capitalize the company's earnings

: to treat as a capital expenditure rather than an ordinary and necessary expense

the cost of the merger must be capitalized

: to compute the present value of (an income extended over a period of time) compare amortize

: to convert (a periodic payment) into an equivalent capital sum

capitalized annuities

: to supply capital for

had capitalized the business with her own savings

单词	capitalizing
释义	capitalize verb cap·i·tal·ize ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz ˈkap-tə- capitalized; capitalizing transitive verb 1 : to write or print with an initial capital or in capitals Capitalize the names of cities and states. 2 a : to convert into capital capitalize the company's reserve fund b : to treat as an amortizable investment in long-term capital assets rather than as an ordinary operating expense to be charged against revenue for the period in which it is incurred capitalize development costs 3 a : to compute the present value of (an income extended over a period of time) b : to convert (a periodic payment) into an equivalent capital sum capitalized annuities 4 : to supply capital for intransitive verb : to gain by turning something to advantage capitalize on an opponent's mistake Synonyms bankroll endow finance fund stake subsidize underwrite See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Remember to capitalize the I in Internet. Capitalize the first word of your sentence. She rarely capitalizes her name when she signs her e-mails. The venture was capitalized with a loan of one million dollars. You can capitalize your investment at any time. Recent Examples on the Web Ukraine’s foreign minister called on the country’s Western allies to increase military support to enable Kyiv to capitalize on the recent advances. Stephen Kalin, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Even with the Buckeyes unable to capitalize on an ASU turnover on downs near midfield prior to intermission, Ohio State scored on three of its next four scores to bury the Red Wolves. Mitchell Gladstone, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 About Florida: The Gators hope to capitalize on consecutive sellouts for the first time since 2015. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Recruiters are seeking to capitalize on that more dynamic image. Markus Ziener, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Shaw also thinks by complaining with videos, as opposed to reaching out directly, people were trying to capitalize on her buzz. Brooklyn White, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 At the time, Six Flags, Universal and other amusement parks were starting to capitalize on the growing popularity of Halloween by hosting elaborate holiday celebrations. Susan Glaser, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 The boys team is looking to capitalize on successes from the spring and a big summer of hard work to compete at the highest levels this season. Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 In recent months, multiple big-name firms have announced plans to build more e-commerce features into their apps, aiming to capitalize on their one-stop-shopping potential. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology (sense 1) capital entry 2 (sense 2) + -ize; (senses 2-4) borrowed from French capitaliser, from capital capital entry 2 + -iser -ize First Known Use 1764, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing capitalize capitalize on capitalize on Kids Definition capitalize verb cap·i·tal·ize ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz capitalized; capitalizing 1 : to write with a beginning capital letter or in all capital letters 2 : to provide money needed to start or develop (a business) 3 : to gain by turning something to advantage The winner capitalized on his opponent's mistakes. Legal Definition capitalize transitive verb cap·i·tal·ize ˈka-pət-ᵊl-ˌīz capitalized; capitalizing 1 a : to convert into capital capitalize the company's earnings b : to treat as a capital expenditure rather than an ordinary and necessary expense the cost of the merger must be capitalized 2 a : to compute the present value of (an income extended over a period of time) compare amortize b : to convert (a periodic payment) into an equivalent capital sum capitalized annuities 3 : to supply capital for had capitalized the business with her own savings capitalizing verb present participle of capitalize as in financing to provide money for several investors agreed to capitalize the new venture Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance financing funding subsidizing supporting staking endowing bankrolling underwriting endorsing advocating sponsoring maintaining aiding championing backing paying refinancing liquidating patronizing defraying standing refunding grubstaking cofinancing footing indorsing recompensing discharging nourishing settling co-financing paying off paying up quitting clearing providing (for) springing (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms defunding
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capitalize

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Phrases Containing capitalize

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