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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 monopolize word
- verb with object monopolize to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of. 1
- verb with object monopolize to obtain exclusive possession of; keep entirely to oneself: Children monopolize one's time. 1
- noun monopolize (of an organization or group) obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade, commodity, or service). 1
- transitive verb monopolize market: dominate, control 1
- transitive verb monopolize dominate sth 1
- verb monopolize If you say that someone monopolizes something, you mean that they have a very large share of it and prevent other people from having a share. 0
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Origin of monopolize
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 Monopolize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monopolize 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monopolize
verb monopolize
- possess — to have as belonging to one; have as property; own: to possess a house and a car.
- utilize — to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.
- absorb — If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
- use — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
- acquire — If you acquire something, you buy or obtain it for yourself, or someone gives it to you.
Antonyms for monopolize
verb monopolize
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- abstain — If you abstain from something, usually something you want to do, you deliberately do not do it.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
Top questions with monopolize
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