Difference between Capitalize and Capitalise

What is the difference between Capitalize and Capitalise?

Capitalize as a verb is in writing or editing, to write in capital letters, in upper case, either the entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof. while Capitalise as a verb is (followed by on) to seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit.

Capitalize

Part of speech: verb

Definition: In writing or editing, to write in capital letters, in upper case, either the entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof. To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for. To convert into capital, ie to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income. To treat as capital, not as an expense. To profit or to obtain an advantage. To seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit.

Example sentence: You know, I do not think it is necessarily looks, I do not think I am the prettiest girl... Everyone has something that is their asset, some have the hair, some have the cheekbones, others have the lips. But once you know what is your asset, then you should capitalize on it.

Capitalise

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (followed by on) To seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit.to make use of capital letters (a.k.a. upper case).to have, contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for a business.to convert into capital, ie to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.to treat as capital, not as an expense. (This has implications for when deductions may be taken, at least under US law.)To profit or to obtain an advantage.

We hope you now know whether to use Capitalize or Capitalise in your sentence.

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