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 In general, expenditures expected to provide benefits beyond one year are capitalized rather than expensed immediately. — Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026 At the Big Ten office, capitalizing means reshaping the league’s inventory and creating special events that place its best programs, environments and star athletes into key television windows. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Unfortunately, such moments these days are coveted, and FIFA capitalized. — Mac Engel july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 Healthcare demand is often inelastic, meaning even in times of dire financial straits, people are still seeking treatment, and companies like UPS and FedEx are wanting to capitalize. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalize
  1. fund
  2. finance
  3. subsidize
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  • Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • More Freedom 250 controversy Freedom 250 has been the focus of other controversy over funding transparency and religious representations.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of fund
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  • Geographic protection is obsolete against global cyber threats, making the defense of sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, from energy to finance, paramount.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • ByteDance began hiring for 100 open roles, signed multiple independent filmmakers and artists and held private conversations about financing AI films.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of finance
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  • That’s because Medicare, rather than the Part D insurer, is subsidizing the prescription.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Childcare is subsidized, and extensive public transportation makes commuting affordable without requiring multiple vehicles.
    — Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of subsidize

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