1.  capitalize(v = verb.possession) capitalise, take advantage - draw advantages from; "he is capitalizing on her mistake"; "she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover"
is one way to benefit, gain, profit
Derived form noun capitalization₃
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s PP

2.  capitalize(v = verb.possession) capitalise - supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders;
is one way to furnish, provide, render, supply
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

3.  capitalize(v = verb.creation) capitalise - write in capital letters;
is one way to write
Derived forms noun capital₄, noun capitalization₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

4.  capitalize(v = verb.cognition) capitalise - compute the present value of a business or an income;
is one way to calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out
Derived forms noun capital₁, noun capitalization₂
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

5.  capitalize(v = verb.cognition) capitalise - consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses;
is one way to consider, reckon, regard, see, view
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

6.  capitalize(v = verb.change) capitalise - convert (a company's reserve funds) into capital;
is one way to change, commute, convert, exchange
Derived form noun capital₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

1.  To convert into capital, or to use as capital. [1913 Webster]

2.  To compute, appraise, or assess the capital value of (a patent right, an annuity, etc.) [1913 Webster]

3.  To print in capital letters, or with an initial capital. [1913 Webster]

4.  To supply capital for (an enterprise), especially by selling capital stock. [PJC]

capitalize, v. (also -ise)
1 tr. a convert into or provide with capital. b calculate or realize the present value of an income. c reckon (the value of an asset) by setting future benefits against the cost of maintenance.
2 tr. a write (a letter of the alphabet) as a capital. b begin (a word) with a capital letter.
3 intr. (foll. by on) use to one's advantage; profit from.

Derivative:
capitalization n.

Etymology:
F capitaliser (as CAPITAL(1))

capitalize on