monopolize | ||
1. | [ verb ] control fully and exclusively | |
Synonyms: | monopolise | |
Examples: | "He monopolizes the laser printer" |
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Related terms: | control monopoly | |
2. | [ verb ] have or exploit a monopoly of | |
Synonyms: | monopolise | |
Examples: | "OPEC wants to monopolize oil" |
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Related terms: | have must monopoly monopoly monopolist | |
Similar spelling: |
monopolizer monopolise monopoliser monopolist Monopoly monopolistic monoploid monoblast monoplane |