capitalize on

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

Yet to consider this an album merely meant to capitalize on controversy, or a work that’s entirely tethered to the news cycle and the click economy, would be to miss Kneecap’s deep investment in something larger than themselves. —Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026

Butler capitalized on the mistake pitch and gave the Athletics a 4-1 lead. —Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026

To cater to this rising demographic, legacy brands need to up their game, as fashion and beauty players capitalize on the marathon opportunity. —Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026

Alternative health clinics, for which patients often pay out of pocket, capitalize on the real demand for feeling better by creating the possibility of a pleasant experience for the right price. —Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026

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