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monopolize Definition

mo·nopo·lize (mə näp′ə līz′)

transitive verb monopolized -·lized′, monopolizing -·liz′·ing

  1. to get, have or exploit a monopoly of
  2. to get full possession or control of; dominate completely to monopolize a conversation

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monopolize Synonyms

monopolize

v.

engross, acquire, exclude, own exclusively, absorb, consume, manage, have, hold, corner, cartelize, syndicate, restrain, patent, copyright, corner the market*.

Antonyms include*, give*, invite.

monopolize Usage Examples

Object

  • market: Key players possess the power to monopolize the market.
  • resource: Generally, you should not write applications that monopolize color resources.
  • land: I say he has; for there is a law to forbid him thus to monopolize land.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: You may not monopolize the front page of the Forum by posting threads of the same or similar content.