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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Now, after major renovations — including a concert grand piano signed by Elton John — the venue, now known as Skaggs Place Studio, is poised to capitalize on country music's commercial appeal and unprecedented popularity. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 9 Aug. 2025 With plans for product expansions and a focus on clean, effective beverages, Juni is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for functional and low-calorie beverages in a dynamic market. Douglas Yu, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 The cure for higher prices is higher prices — and at some level, consumers will seek alternatives, and there will be a big push next year to increase cattle herds to capitalize on the commodity strength. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025 Separated by a world war, Claire’s parents are unable to capitalize on love at first sight. Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capitalize on

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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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