capitalise
Other spellings
- (US) capitalize
Word parts
Pronunciation
- IPA (key): /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/
Audio (UK) (file) - Hyphenation: cap‧it‧al‧ise
Verb
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- {transitive}} In capitalise words when writing, you write the words in capital letters.
- In German, all nouns are capitalised.
- (transitive) (business) (finance) If you capitalise for something, you contribute or acquire money or other resources for it.