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capitalize

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/

Forms: capitalized

capitalize means: To write a letter, word, or text using large letters such as A, B, and C.

verb

CAPITAL LETTERSB1

To write a letter, word, or text using large letters such as A, B, and C.

  • Capitalize the first letter.
  • She capitalized every word in the title.
  • Do we capitalize this name?

Similar words: uppercase

Opposites: lowercase

Common phrases: capitalize a letter, capitalize proper nouns, capitalize each word

GAIN ADVANTAGEC1

To gain a benefit from a chance or a helpful situation.

  • They had a chance but failed to capitalize.
  • The company capitalized on growing demand.
  • Can we capitalize on this early success?

How to use it: capitalize on something (The team capitalized on a mistake by their opponents.)

Similar words: benefit, profit, take advantage

Common phrases: capitalize on something, capitalize on success, capitalize on mistakes, capitalize on demand

PROVIDE FUNDSC2

To provide or obtain the money and resources a business needs.

  • They need money to capitalize the company.
  • Private investors capitalized the new venture.
  • The bank remains well capitalized despite its recent losses.

Similar words: fund, finance

Common phrases: capitalize a business, capitalize a company, adequately capitalize something

Questions about capitalize

What does capitalize mean?

To write a letter, word, or text using large letters such as A, B, and C.

What is capitalize in other languages?

Türkçe: büyük harfle yazmak · Español: escribir con mayúsculas · Français: mettre en majuscules · Deutsch: großschreiben · Italiano: scrivere in maiuscolo · 日本語: 大文字にする

How do you pronounce capitalize?

It is pronounced /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/.

How do you use capitalize in a sentence?

Capitalize the first letter. She capitalized every word in the title.

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