capitalize on

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exploit v.
profit v.

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exploit

Synonyms

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abuse apply employ handle manipulate mine profit from use utilize

STRONG

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

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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

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leave alone misuse

VERB

profit

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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

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decline fail harm hurt lose

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block condemn deteriorate hinder injure obstruct worsen

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capitalize on

All aim to capitalize on the shifting financial mood.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

The nuclear-energy industry has been having a moment, but analysts say some companies look better positioned than others to capitalize on a wave of AI-fueled demand.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Both funds offer decent ways to gain exposure to copper for those looking to capitalize on the metal’s long-term supply challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

After being unable to capitalize on a plus-four turnover margin in a 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, McDaniel knows he has to find ways to fix the Chargers’ offense — and fast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Ulbrickson had swapped a senior, Wink Winslow, for George Morry, as coxswain, to capitalize on Winslow’s greater experience with river rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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