CAPITALIZE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

capitalize

verb

ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz

Definition of capitalize

as in to fund

to provide money for several investors agreed to capitalize the new venture

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Recent Examples of capitalize The Huskies capitalized, too, scoring 19 points off of 16 turnovers. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026 With Linde stock down over 12% from its closing record high of around $546 on July 2, Jim sees an opportunity for investors to capitalize. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Lake Forest junior Sam Florjancic and Libertyville senior Austin Scott capitalized with birdies on their final holes to create a three-man deadlock at the top of the leaderboard. — Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 And just like he’s done several times throughout his career, Moss capitalized. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitalize

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Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Avoid emotional borrowing to fund a lifestyle, impress others, or pay for short-term experiences, said Klontz.

— Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Since then, Qatar has been frustrated by allegations leveled by Israeli political leaders that its payments to Gaza had helped finance the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
LendingTree found that nearly one-third of Americans have used buy-now, pay-later to finance necessities like groceries, double the 14% who used the service two years ago.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

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