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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

capitalize

/ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/

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What does capitalize mean?

verb

  1. In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.
  2. To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for.
  3. To convert into capital, i.e., to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.
More meanings (3)

verb

  1. To treat as capital, not as an expense.
  2. To profit or to obtain an advantage.
  3. To seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit from; to invest on something profitable.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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There are not apt to be any get-rich-quick for-tunes made in corporations that issue no watered stock and do not capitalize their franchises.
Herbert Newton CassonThe History of the TelephoneProject Gutenberg ebook #819
But for a few thousand poor ignorant field-hands, in the face of poverty, a falling market, and social stress, to save and capitalize two hundred thousand dollars in a generation has meant a tremendous effort.
W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du BoisThe Souls of Black FolkProject Gutenberg ebook #408
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The economists (so much credit must be given them, at least) have caused such a horror of luxury, that to-day a very large number of proprietors--not to say almost all--ashamed of their idleness--labor, economize, and capitalize.
P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph) ProudhonWhat is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of GovernmentProject Gutenberg ebook #360
Moreover he has learned from his father-in-law (who built a small church out of blood-money) to capitalize his own sectarian associations, and when confronted recently with a formal accusation he replied, with an air of injured innocence, that he was a regular attendant at church, and could produce an endorsement from his minister.
Upton SinclairThe Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic InterpretationProject Gutenberg ebook #1558