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

Hamlin was quick to capitalize on the situation and lined up on the front row for the restart, securing his second consecutive victory and bringing his win tally to 56. —Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

The list reflects an optimistic Democratic party that is hoping to capitalize on the base's frustration with Trump, demonstrated in part by nationwide protests on Saturday. —Riley Beggin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025

As reigning Super Bowl champions, the Eagles have seen a lot of players capitalize on their market in free agency and depart in free agency. —Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Around the same time as the Serra ad came out, the Pacifica on Green — a new apartment complex that caters to students — also tried to capitalize on the success of the university’s basketball team and its football program. —Stacy St. Clair, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for capitalize on

• agamemnon
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• phenomenon
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