capitalize
verb (used with object)
to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter.
capitalise
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a variation of
capitalize.
Example Sentences
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His debut EP comes out later in November, perfect timing to capitalise on his Traitors win.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
"To capitalise on this opportunity, the company has initiated the Reshaping for Sustainable Growth programme to... invest behind its industry-leading pipeline and transformative technologies."
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
There had been other good chances, though, with Paddy Kelly and Josh Magennis both unable to capitalise on promising positions, while Ruairi McConville hit the bar in the incident that led to the penalty.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Both players are more suited to facing the opposition's goal, rather than playing with their back to goal in small spaces, which makes it hard for United to capitalise through the middle.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
I immediately took steps, when I heard of it, to capitalise my pension and purchase gold mines in the Wynaad and shares in the Simla Bank.
From Twenty-One Days in India; and, the Teapot Series by George Robert Aberigh-Mackay
