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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Hale, in particular, saw an opportunity to capitalize on our current culture’s growing obsession with wellness.
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Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
Today, some agree that the new NIL landscape will be great for student-athletes who want to become entrepreneurs or capitalize on their own brands.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
Organized crime flourished as gangs like Al Capone’s capitalized on the lucrative bootlegging trade, bribing police and selling dangerous, poor-quality alcohol.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The Trojans were able to capitalize on the pick and went 40 yards in six plays for a touchdown.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 16 Nov. 2025
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Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
Today, some agree that the new NIL landscape will be great for student-athletes who want to become entrepreneurs or capitalize on their own brands.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
Organized crime flourished as gangs like Al Capone’s capitalized on the lucrative bootlegging trade, bribing police and selling dangerous, poor-quality alcohol.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The Trojans were able to capitalize on the pick and went 40 yards in six plays for a touchdown.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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