World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries利用する
Pronunciation / Transliteration: riyō suru
"私たちはこのチャンスを利用すべきだ。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To write or print a word with an initial uppercase letter and the remaining letters in lowercase.
"Always capitalize the first letter of a sentence." - 2
To take advantage of or profit from a circumstance or resource.
"The company hopes to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly products."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin 'capitalis' (pertaining to the head) via French, entering English in the 17th century. Initially meaning to write in capital letters or convert into capital, it evolved in the 19th century through financial terminology to mean supplying capital or taking financial advantage of a situation.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Capitalize"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Capitalize" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
capitaliser
Transliteration: kapitalize
"Il faut capitaliser sur nos forces."
ausnutzen
Transliteration: ausnuttsen
"Wir müssen diese Chance nutzen."
capitalizzare
Transliteration: kapitalizzare
"Dobbiamo capitalizzare su questo successo."
capitalizar
Transliteration: kapitalizar
"Debemos capitalizar esta oportunidad."
capitalizar
Transliteration: kapitalizar
"Precisamos capitalizar sobre essa vantagem."
लाभ उठाना
Transliteration: labh uthana
"हमें इस अवसर का लाभ उठाना चाहिए।"
利用
Transliteration: lìyòng
"我们应该利用这个好机会。"
활용하다
Transliteration: hwaryonghada
"우리는 이 기회를 잘 활용해야 한다."
利用する
Transliteration: riyō suru
"私たちはこのチャンスを利用すべきだ。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Capitalize"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.