capitalize

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capitalize verb

also British capitalise /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/

capitalizes; capitalized; capitalizing

capitalize

verb

also British capitalise /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/

capitalizes; capitalized; capitalizing

Learner's definition of CAPITALIZE

[+ object]

a : to use a capital letter to write, print, or type (a letter of the alphabet)用大写字母书写（或印刷、打印）

b : to begin (a word or name) with a capital letter把…首字母大写

Capitalize the first word of your sentence.将句中第一个词的首字母大写。
She rarely capitalizes her name when she signs her e-mails.她在电子邮件署名时很少将她名字的首字母大写。

a : to provide the money that is needed to start or develop (a business)为（开办或发展企业）提供资金

They're seeking investors (in order) to capitalize the business.他们正在寻找能向企业提供资金的投资者。
The venture was capitalized with a loan of one million dollars.这家企业贷了一百万美元款作为启动资金。

b : to sell (something valuable, such as property or stock) in order to get money : to convert (something) into capital（将资产或股票）变现；将…转化为资金

capitalize on

[phrasal verb]

capitalize on (something)

: to use (something, such as an event or situation) in a way that helps you : to get an advantage from (something)利用；从…中获得好处

They were able to capitalize on [=take advantage of] our mistakes.他们得以从我们的失误中获得好处。
She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.她利用自己刚获得的名声写了一本书。

also British capitalisation /ˌkæpətələˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˌkæpətəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]

Please check your spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. [=use of capital letters]请检查你的单词拼写、标点符号和字母大写。