capitalize
verb (used with object)
to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter.
capitalized
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past participleof capitalize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof capitalize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
capitalizeverb (used with object)to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter.
Example Sentences
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CoreWeave generated $679 million in operating cash flow during the quarter while spending $6.422 billion in cash on property and equipment, including capitalized internal-use software.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The NFL has capitalized on that demand by creating more stand-alone games and viewing windows that it can sell separately to distributors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The 49ers capitalized, marching 99 yards in 11 plays, with Purdy capping the drive on a 15-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel for a 24-7 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Outside of the gym, Chiles has capitalized on her Olympic stardom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
There were only four words written on it, each one capitalized.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
