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 After England conceded a second straight corner, this time Norway capitalized. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026 Once the bullpen took over for Boston, the Mets had chances to chip away at the lead, but failed to capitalize each time. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 Unfortunately, such moments these days are coveted, and FIFA capitalized. — Mac Engel july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 In addition, unpaid interest may be capitalized, meaning it's added to the principal balance. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalize
  1. fund
  2. finance
  3. subsidize
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  • Maryland Democrats have said that shuttering the facility is unlawful, given that Congress passed bipartisan legislation funding it.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • The money is enough to fund Starbucks runs and bowling outings and occasional jaunts to the Hamptons with friends.
    — Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
Definition of fund
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  • What a no vote would mean A ‘no’ vote would reject the bond proposal and prohibit the city from issuing new bonds to finance support of the Housing Trust Fund.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • An O’Neil Group affiliate, the landlord entity financing the construction, applied for the tax credit.
    — Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of finance
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  • Put a different way, paying customers have subsidized higher operational costs for the company, but not enough to make the big arrow go up for shareholders.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
  • The growth has been charged by the Chinese state, which has subsidized farms to encourage economic development in rural areas.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Definition of subsidize

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