capitalize
verb (used with object)
to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter.
capitalizes
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present tense formof capitalize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess,” by Ben Mezrich, capitalizes on the game’s dramatic possibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Borges expects Azure to drive revenue estimates higher in 2026 as it capitalizes on a “fungible” capacity, meaning that its data centers can be easily utilized for a variety of different workloads and customers.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
The one-minute spot cleverly capitalizes on the zeitgeist’s knowledge of Paltrow’s relationship to Martin and uses that joke to spin the conversation in another direction, highlighting the Astronomer product’s actual function.
From Salon ● Dec. 22, 2025
His subsequent novel in 1976, “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,” spotlighted the dynamic Sissy Hankshaw, a woman with supersized thumbs who capitalizes on her mutation by becoming a hitchhiker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2025
The draft 1996 budget, which had raised concerns about inflation, capitalizes on the "peace dividend" to boost expenditures on the repair and upgrading of infrastructure.
From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
