capitalize

• POS: Verb (usu participle)
• HYPHEN: cap=i=tal=ize

CIDE DICTIONARY

capitalize, v. t. 

•  To convert into capital, or to use as capital.  [1913 Webster]
•  To compute, appraise, or assess the capital value of (a patent right, an annuity, etc.)  [1913 Webster]
•  To print in capital letters, or with an initial capital.  [1913 Webster]
•  To supply capital for (an enterprise), especially by selling capital stock.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

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))

THESAURUS

capitalize

aid, alphabet, alphabetize, angel, assist, back, balance, balance the books, bankroll, book, carry, carry over, cast up accounts, character, charge off, close out, close the books, credit, debit, docket, enter, finance, fund, grubstake, help, initial, inscribe, journalize, keep books, letter, log, make an entry, mark, minute, note, patronize, pay for, post, post up, promote, provide for, refinance, set up, sign, sponsor, stake, strike a balance, subsidize, support, transcribe, transliterate