verb
monopolize
muh-NO-puh-luh-ihz
Monopolize (verb) means to gain complete control over something, shutting out competition or other participants. Example: “The company tried to monopolize the streaming market by buying up rivals.”
verb
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To gain complete control over something, shutting out competition or other participants.
"The company tried to monopolize the streaming market by buying up rivals."
"He monopolized the conversation all evening, barely letting anyone else speak."
How to use monopolize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take over something completely so no one else gets a share of it.
Common pairings
monopolize the market
monopolize the conversation
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- monopolizes
- Past tense
- monopolized
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Etymology
From "monopoly" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ize."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for monopolize
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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.
