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monopolizeto have or get complete control of something, especially a type of business

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to have or get complete control of something, especially a type of business

Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/

Korean meaning: 독점하다, 전유하다

Korean pronunciation: 머**나**펄라이즈

Example Sentences

  • My cat monopolizes the sunny spot on the couch all day.
  • The company was accused of trying to monopolize the smartphone industry.
  • Please don't monopolize the karaoke machine - everyone wants a turn!

monopolize

VERB

//məˈnɑːpəlaɪz//

to have or get complete control of something, especially a type of business

monopolize concept
💡 Concept

A businessman monopolizes the marketplace by controlling all vendor stalls

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monopolize rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Monopolize the market, then analyze and capitalize!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/məˈnɒpəlaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmono--
Rootpol
Suffix--ize

Origin

From Greek 'monos' (alone, single) combined with 'polein' (to sell), originally referring to exclusive control of trade in a commodity. The term entered English via Medieval Latin 'monopolium' in the 16th century.

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🎵Rhyme

capitalizeutilizeanalyze
capitalize
utilize
analyze

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat monopolizes the sunny spot on the couch all day.

The company was accused of trying to monopolize the smartphone industry.

😄 Fun example

Please don't monopolize the karaoke machine - everyone wants a turn!

Large corporations often attempt to monopolize emerging markets.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dominatecontrolcornerengrossabsorb

Antonyms

sharedistributecompete

Related

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