capitalize on

VERB

exploit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse apply employ handle manipulate mine profit from use utilize

STRONG

bleed exercise finesse fleece jockey maneuver milk play skin soak stick work

WEAK

avail oneself of cash in on get mileage out of impose upon make capital of make use of play on profit by put to use

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave alone misuse

VERB

profit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contribute earn improve pay off prosper take advantage of thrive

STRONG

aid avail benefit better clear exploit help pay promote realize recover score serve use utilize

WEAK

be of advantage cash in on clean up learn from make a haul make a killing make capital make good use of make it big make money make the most of put to good use reap the benefit stand in good stead turn to advantage work for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline fail harm hurt lose

STRONG

block condemn deteriorate hinder injure obstruct worsen

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Scholar also believes the bidder is seeking to capitalize on recent weakness in the aviation sector, with easyJet’s shares pressured by higher fuel costs, geopolitical disruption and weaker performance than some rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

The exaggerated stock market moves owe much to heavy speculation by retail investors using leveraged products to capitalize on the Kospi’s record-breaking rally that started in the spring of 2025.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026

Shares of Super Micro’s server rival Dell jumped 3.8% in Monday’s trading and could be well-placed to capitalize on the chip-smuggling scandal.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

They capitalize on nostalgia and the ubiquity of streaming playlists that compile older songs, and increase the catalogs’ value with biographical films and ad placements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 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

capitalize on

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