Meaning of the word capitalize in English
What does capitalize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
capitalize
US /ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl.aɪz/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪz/
Verb
1.
to take the chance to gain an advantage from something
Example:
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The company failed to capitalize on the new market trend.
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We need to capitalize on our opponent's mistakes.
2.
to write or print a letter as a capital letter
Example:
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You should always capitalize the first letter of a sentence.
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Proper nouns are usually capitalized.