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.ə.t̬əl.aɪz/

Verb

1.

to write a letter of the alphabet as a capital, or to write the first letter of a word as a capital:

Example:
The names of political parties are always capitalized, e.g. the Green Party.
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