capitalize
verb/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz/
Frequency rank: #9,133 most common English word
Meaning
to take advantage of something; to use a situation to gain benefit.
Example sentence
Smart investors know how to capitalize on market opportunities before they disappear.
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