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

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