capitalize

To capitalize a word is to put the letter "A" at the beginning of the word. This is done to make it easier to read.

  • The author capitalizes all of the words in the title of the book.

  • The president capitalizes all of the words in his speeches.

Definition of capitalize

verb

supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders

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capitalise

verb

draw advantages from

Synonyms:

capitalise, take advantage

verb

consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses

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capitalise

verb

convert (a company's reserve funds) into capital

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capitalise

verb

write in capital letters

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capitalise

verb

compute the present value of a business or an income

Synonyms:

capitalise

Nearby Words

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Example Sentences for capitalize

  • 1

    Points are customarily named using capital letters of the alphabet.

  • 2

    The system continues to double tax the capital investments that create new businesses and jobs, and to mistreat American parents.

  • 3

    This is the capital of the zone.

  • 4

    Above the capital is a square abacus connecting the capital to the entablature.

  • 5

    Additionally it is the capital of the country.

  • 6

    Capitalism and communism are different.

  • 7

    Capitalization of the parameters is unimportant.

  • 8

    It is the capital of the prefecture of Evrytania.

  • 9

    It is the prostitution capital of the country.

  • 10

    It is also the capital of the regency.