Antonyms for capitalize on
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : kap-i-tl-ahyz |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz |
Definition of capitalize on
Origin :- "write or print in capital letters," 1764, from capital (n.1) + -ize. Meaning "to convert (assets) to capital" is recorded from 1868. Related: Capitalized; capitalizing.
- As in profit : verb gain; get or give an advantage
- As in exploit : verb take advantage of; misuse
Synonyms for capitalize on
- abuse
- aid
- apply
- avail
- avail oneself of
- be of advantage
- benefit
- better
- bleed
- capitalize on
- cash in on
- clean up
- clear
- contribute
- earn
- employ
- exercise
- exploit
- finesse
- fleece
- get mileage out of
- handle
- help
- impose upon
- improve
- jockey
- learn from
- make a haul
- make a killing
- make capital
- make capital of
- make good use of
- make it big
- make money
- make the most of
- make use of
- maneuver
- manipulate
- milk
- mine
- pay
- pay off
- play
- play on
- profit by
- profit from
- promote
- prosper
- put to good use
- put to use
- realize
- reap the benefit
- recover
- score
- serve
- skin
- soak
- stand in good stead
- stick
- take advantage of
- thrive
- turn to advantage
- use
- utilize
- work
- work for
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