capitalize on
phrasal verb
capitalized on; capitalizing on; capitalizes on
: to get an advantage from (something, such as an event or situation)
They were able to capitalize on our mistakes.
She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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Nor were they inspired by it, which will not prevent sports journalists from capitalizing on the chance to revisit a great show.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The platform was quick to capitalize on that success and developed a reality show based on the games of the drama series.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Create a new account with the latest BetMGM bonus code NW150 offer and capitalize on one of two rewards for any game tonight.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Nor were they inspired by it, which will not prevent sports journalists from capitalizing on the chance to revisit a great show.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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