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to capitalize on
[phrase form: capitalize]
01
to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
capitalize
Present tense
capitalize on
3rd person singular
capitalizes on
Present participle
capitalizing on
Past simple
capitalized on
Past participle
capitalized on
Examples
She capitalized on her experience to get a better paying job.
