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Capitalize v. t. (past & past part. capitalized; pres. part. capitalizing)

To convert into capital, or to use as capital.

To compute, appraise, or assess the capital value of (a patent right, an annuity, etc.)

To print in capital letters, or with an initial capital.

To supply capital for (an enterprise), especially by selling capital stock.

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Etymology of 'Capitalize'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Capitalize" Quotes from Famous Books

... excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine. Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man. It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at ...

— Do and Dare - A Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune • Horatio Alger, Jr.

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