CAPITALIZES
11 letters · 5 syllables · verb
Definition of CAPITALIZES
In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.
"In German, all nouns are capitalized."
To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for.
"Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation."
To convert into capital, i.e., to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.
"If we obtain a loan using the business as collateral, the effect will be to capitalize our next ten years of income, giving us cash today that we can use to buy out our competitor."
Examples of CAPITALIZES in a Sentence
- "In German, all nouns are capitalized."
- "Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation."
- "If we obtain a loan using the business as collateral, the effect will be to capitalize our next ten years of income, giving us cash today that we can use to buy out our competitor."
Word Details
Is CAPITALIZES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAPITALIZES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CAPITALIZES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CAPITALIZES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | p | i | t | a | l | i | z | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAPITALIZES
100 words from the letters in CAPITALIZES
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How to Use CAPITALIZES in Word Games
CAPITALIZES is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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