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- [muh-nop-uh-lahyz]
- /məˈnɒp əˌlaɪz/
- /məˈnɒp.əl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-nop-uh-lahyz]
- /məˈnɒp əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of monopolise word
- verb with object monopolise to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of. 1
- verb with object monopolise to obtain exclusive possession of; keep entirely to oneself: Children monopolize one's time. 1
- noun monopolise Alternative spelling of monopolize. 1
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Origin of monopolise
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; monopol(y) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Monopolise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monopolise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
monopolise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monopolise
verb monopolise
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- dominate — to rule over; govern; control.
- hog — a hoofed mammal of the family Suidae, order Artiodactyla, comprising boars and swine.
- take over — the act of taking.
- corner — A corner is a point or an area where two or more edges, sides, or surfaces of something join.
Antonyms for monopolise
verb monopolise
- share — a plowshare.
- abstain — If you abstain from something, usually something you want to do, you deliberately do not do it.
- fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
Top questions with monopolise
- what does monopolise mean?
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