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capitalism |
capitalist |
capitalist economy |
capitalistic |
capitalization |
capitalize
| capitalize on
| capitally
| capitalness
| capitan pacha
| capitan pasha
capitalize
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb capitalize has 6 senses
- capitalize(v = verb.possession) capitalise, take advantage - draw advantages from; "he is capitalizing on her mistake"; "she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover" is one way to benefit, gain, profit
- capitalize(v = verb.possession) capitalise - supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders; Array is one way to furnish, provide, render, supply
- capitalize(v = verb.creation) capitalise - write in capital letters; Array is one way to write
- capitalize(v = verb.cognition) capitalise - compute the present value of a business or an income; Array is one way to calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out
- capitalize(v = verb.cognition) capitalise - consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses; Array is one way to consider, reckon, regard, see, view
- capitalize(v = verb.change) capitalise - convert (a company's reserve funds) into capital; Array is one way to change, commute, convert, exchange
Derived form noun capitalization3
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Derived forms noun capital4, noun capitalization1
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Derived forms noun capital1, noun capitalization2
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Derived form noun capital1
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CIDE DICTIONARY
capitalize, v. t.
- To convert into capital, or to use as capital. [1913 Webster]
- To compute, appraise, or assess the capital value of (a patent right, an annuity, etc.) [1913 Webster]
- To print in capital letters, or with an initial capital. [1913 Webster]
- To supply capital for (an enterprise), especially by selling capital stock. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
capitalize, v. (also -ise)
1 tr. a convert into or provide with capital. b calculate or realize the present value of an income. c reckon (the value of an asset) by setting future benefits against the cost of maintenance.
2 tr. a write (a letter of the alphabet) as a capital. b begin (a word) with a capital letter.
3 intr. (foll. by on) use to one's advantage; profit from.
1 tr. a convert into or provide with capital. b calculate or realize the present value of an income. c reckon (the value of an asset) by setting future benefits against the cost of maintenance.
2 tr. a write (a letter of the alphabet) as a capital. b begin (a word) with a capital letter.
3 intr. (foll. by on) use to one's advantage; profit from.
Derivative
capitalization n.
Etymology
F capitaliser (as CAPITAL(1))
THESAURUS
capitalize
aid, alphabet, alphabetize, angel, assist, back, balance, balance the books, bankroll, book, carry, carry over, cast up accounts, character, charge off, close out, close the books, credit, debit, docket, enter, finance, fund, grubstake, help, initial, inscribe, journalize, keep books, letter, log, make an entry, mark, minute, note, patronize, pay for, post, post up, promote, provide for, refinance, set up, sign, sponsor, stake, strike a balance, subsidize, support, transcribe, transliterate
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