Capitalize
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British pronunciation/kˈapɪtəlˌaɪz/
American pronunciation/ˈkæpətəˌɫaɪz/
capitalise

Definition & Meaning of "capitalize"

to capitalize
01

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

Intransitive: to capitalize on a situation
02

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

Transitive: to capitalize sth
03

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

Transitive: to capitalize an expense
04

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

Transitive: to capitalize an income
05

to write or print a letter or word in uppercase letters

Transitive: to capitalize a word or letter
06

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
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Example
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Last month, the company capitalized its research and development efforts through a combination of investor contributions and loans.
Real estate developers may capitalize a project by securing financing from both investors and banks.
Entrepreneurs often seek to capitalize their startups through a mix of equity and loans.
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