Capitalize | Mean of capitalize in English Dictionary

/ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/

• Verb
• to use a capital letter to write, print, or type (a letter of the alphabet)
1. Remember to capitalize the I in Internet.
• to begin (a word or name) with a capital letter
1. Capitalize the first word of your sentence.
2. She rarely capitalizes her name when she signs her e-mails.
• to provide the money that is needed to start or develop (a business)
1. They're seeking investors (in order) to capitalize the business.
2. The venture was capitalized with a loan of one million dollars.

• to sell (something valuable, such as property or stock) in order to get money
1. You can capitalize your investment at any time.
• to use (something, such as an event or situation) in a way that helps you
1. They were able to capitalize on [=take advantage of] our mistakes.
2. She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.