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- [kap-i-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz/
- /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-i-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz/
Definitions of capitalise word
- verb with object capitalise to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter. 1
- verb with object capitalise to authorize a certain amount of stocks and bonds in the corporate charter of: to capitalize a corporation. 1
- verb with object capitalise to issue stock as a dividend, thereby capitalizing retained earnings, or as settlement of an unpaid arrearage of preferred dividends. 1
- verb with object capitalise Accounting. to set up (expenditures) as business assets in the books of account instead of treating as expense. 1
- verb with object capitalise to supply with capital. 1
- verb with object capitalise to estimate the value of (a stock or an enterprise). 1
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Origin of capitalise
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1755-65; capital1 + -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Capitalise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capitalise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
capitalise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capitalise
verb capitalise
- take advantage of — any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end: the advantage of a good education.
- make the most of — in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes.
- gain — to make a gain or gains in.
- obtain — to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income.
Antonyms for capitalise
Top questions with capitalise
- how to capitalise?
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- when to capitalise job titles?
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