capitalize
🇺🇸
/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
verb
R
to use a capital letter at the beginning of a word or name
Remember to capitalize the first letter of your name.
R
to use something you own to get money
He plans to capitalize his collection of rare coins.
R
to provide money for a business to start or grow
Investors are looking to capitalize promising startups.
translation
to use a capital letter at the beginning of a word or name; to use something you own to get money; to provide money for a business to start or grow
Word Forms
3rd Present
capitalizes
Past
capitalized
Perfect
capitalized
Progressive
capitalizing