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capitalize
Universal Words
(BrE also capitalise) verb [VN]
1 to write or print a letter of the alphabet as a CAPITAL; to begin a word with a capital letter:
All capitalized words are explained in the glossary.
2 (business) to sell possessions in order to change them into money
3 [usuallypassive] (business) to provide a company etc. with the money it needs to function
capitalization, capitalisation noun [U,sing.]
PHRASALVERBS
capitalize on / upon sth to gain a further advantage for yourself from a situation
SYNTAKEADVANTAGEOFSTH:
The team failed to capitalize on their early lead.
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