capitalize
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lize
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British pronunciation
/kˈapɪtəlˌaɪz/
capitalise

Definition & Meaning of "capitalize"in English

to capitalize
01

to provide a business with the necessary funds by using a combination of investment from shareholders and loans from lenders

Transitive: to capitalize a business or project
to capitalize definition and meaning
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Examples
Entrepreneurs often seek to capitalize their startups through a mix of equity and loans.
Companies may choose to capitalize expansion projects using a combination of funds from shareholders and borrowed capital.
02

to take advantage of or make the most of a situation for one's benefit

Intransitive: to capitalize on a situation
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Examples
She capitalized on her opponent's mistake and won the match.
The company capitalized on the growing trend of online shopping.
03

to turn an asset, income, or resource into capital, typically for investment or business purposes

Transitive: to capitalize sth
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Examples
They chose to capitalize their savings by purchasing stocks for long-term growth.
She capitalized her investment in real estate by selling the property at a higher value.
04

to record an expense as an investment in financial accounts, rather than treating them as immediate expenses

Transitive: to capitalize an expense
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Examples
The company decided to capitalize the cost of the new software system as an asset.
Instead of expensing the renovations, they chose to capitalize them to reflect long-term value.
05

to convert future income or an asset into a present value or capital

Transitive: to capitalize an income
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Examples
The investor sought to capitalize the potential profits from the business over the next decade.
They capitalized the company's future earnings by securing a large loan.
06

to write or print a letter or word in uppercase letters

Transitive: to capitalize a word or letter
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Examples
Please capitalize the first letter of each sentence in your essay.
The title of the book should be capitalized for emphasis.
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