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.

Examples of capitalize on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Looking at tonight's NBA slate, this strategic approach points toward heavy favorites like the Lakers, who present a prime opportunity for new users to maximize their chances of capitalizing on this promotion. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

The fundraising pitches mark the latest example of a tactic used by both political parties to capitalize on donations using political news events. —Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 25 Nov. 2025

Shoppers hoping to capitalize on post-Thanksgiving sales in the coming days may find the discounts smaller than in years past. —Connor Greene, Time, 25 Nov. 2025

This move followed his decision to deregister his hedge fund, which had aimed to capitalize on AI stocks being overvalued. —Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for capitalize on

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