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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Stetson Bennett capitalizes on extended playing time, leading four scoring drives and rushing for two touchdowns in the Rams’ 34-0 preseason win over the Saints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The company’s Advanced Digital Radio Services segment capitalizes on its expertise in reconfigurable embedded platforms and software-defined radios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 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
The business man expects certain profits, and he capitalizes these expectations.
From The Book of Life by Upton Sinclair
