capitalize
[ kap-i-tl-ahyz ]
/ ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /
verb (used with object), cap·i·tal·ized, cap·i·tal·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), cap·i·tal·ized, cap·i·tal·iz·ing.
to take advantage of; turn something to one's advantage (often followed by on): to capitalize on one's opportunities.
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Also especially British, cap·i·tal·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM capitalize
cap·i·tal·iz·a·ble, adjectivecap·i·tal·iz·er, nounnon·cap·i·tal·ized, adjectiveun·cap·i·tal·ized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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capitalize
capitalise
/ (ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz) /
verb (mainly tr)
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