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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Sometimes this happens because the studios are trying to capitalize on a moment, like when “The Minecraft Movie” coasted in on the fumes of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

After that, investors might struggle to find more good news to capitalize on — particularly if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved, and global bond yields continue to trend higher.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The acquisition could boost NextEra’s efforts to capitalize on the data center energy boom and AI demand.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Finback taps a network of wealth to capitalize on the AI and infrastructure investment boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

On a personal level, my relations with Chief Buthelezi were close and respectful, and I hoped to capitalize on that.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

capitalize on

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