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capitalize

verb

ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce capitalize (audio)
Definition of capitalizenext
as in to fund
to provide money for several investors agreed to capitalize the new venture

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Recent Examples of capitalize The Broncos offense capitalized as Lindsey Hartwig recorded a 15-yard catch to the Wolverines 5-yard line. — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Seattle capitalized with a field goal that proved to be the decisive score. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 The Broadway production was capitalized at a reported $4,525,000. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Kim capitalized with a 34-yard pass to wide receiver Harold Mack, finding the spot in SJSU’s zone defense. — Niles Hall, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalize
  1. fund
  2. finance
  3. subsidize
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  • The money Jackson makes from paying patients goes back into the system to help fund its operations and cover the bill for patients who can’t afford the necessary medical treatment.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Call your federal and local representatives and ask them to support the above bills and prioritize legislation that funds research around perimenopause and menopause.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fund
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  • Robert Mugabe, longtime strongman of Zimbabwe, printed money to ensure his party kept control of the country and to finance the nation's deficits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • With the Spain Audiovisual Hub a key element of Spain’s post-COVID Recovery Plan, SETT’s funding is financed through the European Union’s Next Generation funds, Ponce notes.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of finance
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  • Because the federal government more generously subsidizes enrollees under the ACA expansion, the traditional Medicaid population can be crowded out of access to timely, high-quality care.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Barrera has long subsidized his school board pay — a stipend of about $20,000 a year plus health benefits — with outside union work.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of subsidize

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“Capitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalize. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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