Capitalize

/ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.laɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To write or print with an uppercase (capital) letter.

Please capitalize the first letter of each word in the title.

To take advantage of something or make use of a resource for profit.

He managed to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly products.

To provide a company or organization with financial resources.

The startup was successfully capitalized with investments from several venture capitalists.

From capitalize, from Latin caput (head).

capitalize on something

To gain advantage from a situation.

capitalize the gains

To take profits from investments.

capital

Wealth in the form of money or assets.

capitalization

The total value of a company's outstanding shares.

To make a profit or gain from something.

He really knows how to capitalize in the business world.

To get the most out of an opportunity.

She capitalized on her skills to get ahead in her career.