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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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