capitalize
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/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
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/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
to use a capital letter at the beginning of a word or name
Remember to capitalize the first letter of your name.
记得在你的名字的第一个字母大写。
to use something you own to get money
He plans to capitalize his collection of rare coins.
他计划利用他的稀有硬币收藏来赚钱。
to provide money for a business to start or grow
Investors are looking to capitalize promising startups.
投资者正在寻找有前途的初创企业进行投资。