English Explanatory Dictionary

monopolize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have a monopoly on something.
  2. To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.

Pronunciation

/məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ en-us-monopolize.ogg

Word forms

monopolize monopolizes monopolizing monopolized monopolise

Etymology

From monopoly + -ize.

Synonyms

hog corner take over dominate

Derived words

demonopolize monopolist monopolistic monopolization monopolizer unmonopolize
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