monopolize
5 synonyms for monopolize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To gain complete control over something, shutting out competition or other participants.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
take over
monopolise
How to use monopolize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
monopolize the market
monopolize the conversation
Etymology
From "monopoly" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ize."
Full origin of monopolize →Frequently asked questions
What does “monopolize” mean?
The word “monopolize” means to gain complete control over something, shutting out competition or other participants. In plain terms, to take over something completely so no one else gets a share of it.
How do you pronounce “monopolize”?
“Monopolize” is pronounced muh-NO-puh-luh-ihz (/məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “monopolize” in a sentence?
Here is “monopolize” used in a sentence: “The company tried to monopolize the streaming market by buying up rivals.”
What is another word for “monopolize”?
Words with a similar meaning to “monopolize” include hog, corner, take over and dominate.
What part of speech is “monopolize”?
“Monopolize” is a verb.
