capitalize on

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

But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Fake GoFundMe profiles try to capitalize on tragedy In the wake of Wells’ death, several fake GoFundMe accounts that aren't linked to the family have popped up. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026

To capitalize on this moment of soccer fandom, Gotham FC is playing an exhibition game against the Washington Spirit team at New York’s Citi Field on July 15. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Ken Carson isn’t wasting any time capitalizing on the momentum behind xperiment. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 July 2026

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