Capitalize Definition

kăpĭ-tl-īz
capitalized, capitalizes, capitalizing
verb
capitalized, capitalizes, capitalizing
To use as capital; convert into capital.
Webster's New World
To establish the capital stock of (a business firm) at a certain figure.
Webster's New World
To calculate the present value of (a periodical payment, annuity, income, etc.); convert (an income, etc.) into one payment or sum equivalent to the computed present value.
Webster's New World
To supply capital to or for (an enterprise)
Webster's New World
To convert (floating debt) into stock or shares.
Webster's New World
idiom
capitalize on something
  • to use something to one's own advantage or profit
Webster's New World

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Capitalize

  • capitalize on something

Origin of Capitalize

  • capital +‎ -ize. From Latin capitalis (“of or pertaining to head”).

    From Wiktionary

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