capitalize on

phrasal verb

capitalized on; capitalizing on; capitalizes on

: to get an advantage from (something, such as an event or situation)

They were able to capitalize on our mistakes.

She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.

Examples of capitalize on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

The goal is to capitalize on a groundswell of consumer interest in beauty, too. —

James Manso, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025 Spanish, Peruvian, and Cuban restaurants can capitalize on this trend by blending traditional recipes with modern techniques or ingredients from other cultures. —

Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Trump, meanwhile, capitalized on cultural anxieties and economic frustrations, framing them as failures of liberal governance, a strategy echoed by right-wing leaders globally. —

Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 Ardross Castle is where the competition show films, and the tagline video is the latest promo for The Traitors Season 3, which capitalizes on having four stars from The Real Housewives universe. —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for capitalize on

Cite this Entry

Style

“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

Copy Citation