Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Now as consumers take an increasingly proactive approach to optimizing their health and wellness, Oura is well positioned to capitalize on the opportunity, Hale said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Consumers likely brought forward their spending to capitalize on online sales events in June, Long said.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Even if a worker believes interpersonal skills and character traits play a larger role in hiring decisions, it can be hard for them to know how to capitalize on them.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

“I would advise Mr. Blanche not to be afraid to capitalize on that earned trust when necessary for the good of the country,” Cornyn said before Tuesday’s vote.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Nobody’s figured out a way to capitalize on an impact site that isn’t visible.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

Stetson Bennett capitalizes on extended playing time, leading four scoring drives and rushing for two touchdowns in the Rams’ 34-0 preseason win over the Saints.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Selling the silver production rights could generate $1.1 billion to $1.8 billion in cash proceeds as it capitalizes on the elevated price of silver, the analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

Mitch Marner scores three goals as Vegas capitalizes on three first-period goals and holds off a late Ducks surge to take a 6-2 win and a 2-1 series lead.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

Borges expects Azure to drive revenue estimates higher in 2026 as it capitalizes on a “fungible” capacity, meaning that its data centers can be easily utilized for a variety of different workloads and customers.

From MarketWatch Jan. 12, 2026

Property, whether it consumes or hoards or capitalizes, is productive of INUTILITY,—the cause of sterility and death.

From What is Property? by P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph) Proudhon

Last year it was Belgium’s Wout van Aert, who capitalized on Pogacar’s weariness to take the last stage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The two minutes of lapses that England capitalized on proved devastating to Mexico’s long-term hopes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Those stock dips then crossed the Pacific and fueled a stateside panic, causing even highly capitalized players like SpaceX and Oracle to plunge in value.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

For the year ending March 31, 2026, Take-Two reported $2.3 billion of capitalized software-development costs.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

“It was fifteen thousand for a first-class ticket, but I’m sufficiently capitalized to indulge such whims. And the drinks are free on the flight. If you’re ambitious, you can almost break even.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

Many of the offers centered on capitalizing on their family names and pigeonholing them into commercial pop or hip-hop, which they tried and ultimately disliked.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

“The Russians are very good at capitalizing on people’s rage. And I was very angry.”

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

The fake ads often offer what appear to be unbeatable deals — capitalizing on people’s desperation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

“Everyone thinks of pawn as the lowest end of the credit spectrum, but I think they are sort of capitalizing on the K-shaped economy,” said Stephens’s Joseph.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

A reasonable estimate of the additional costs for capitalizing a gradual emancipation program would have increased the national debt to about $125 million.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




Vocabulary lists containing capitalize


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training