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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /
VERB
benefit from situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploit take advantage of
STRONG
gain obtain profit realize subsidize
WEAK
avail oneself of make capital of
Antonyms
STRONG
forfeit lose

Example Sentences

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The Galaxy are booed by some of their fans after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota that extends their winless streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Plus, the White House keeps Kristi Noem’s $70 million jet, and retailers use Paul Anthony Kelly’s past modeling work to capitalize on his JFK Jr. role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But Palantir was only able to capitalize on the AI opportunity after over a decade of honing its FDE strategy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The move marks the latest push by oil-and-gas veterans to capitalize on a building boom that has strained power markets and driven the U.S. construction sector in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Nobody’s figured out a way to capitalize on an impact site that isn’t visible.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson