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capitalize

/kæpɪˈtɑɪlz/ verb · British & US
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What does capitalize mean?

verb

To make (a letter or word) uppercase, especially at the beginning of a sentence. To give prominence or importance to something.

Example

"The first letter of the sentence was capitalized to make it stand out."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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