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monopolize

[ muh-nop-uh-lahyz ]
/ məˈnɒp əˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), mo·nop·o·lized, mo·nop·o·liz·ing.

to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
to obtain exclusive possession of; keep entirely to oneself: Children monopolize one's time.

RELATED WORDS

exclude, possess, utilize, absorb, engross, use, acquire, consume, devour, hog, patent, manage, employ, own, restrain, have, syndicate, corner, hold, copyright

Nearby words

monopole, monopolism, monopolist, monopolistic, monopolistic competition, monopolize, monopoly, monopolylogue, monopropellant, monoprotic, monopsony
Also especially British, mo·nop·o·lise.

Origin of monopolize

First recorded in 1605–15; monopol(y) + -ize

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British Dictionary definitions for monopolize

monopolize

monopolise

/ (məˈnɒpəˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to have, control, or make use of fully, excluding others
to obtain, maintain, or exploit a monopoly of (a market, commodity, etc)

Derived Forms

monopolization or monopolisation, nounmonopolizer or monopoliser, noun
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