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monopolize
[muh-nop-uh-lahyz]
verb (used with object)
to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
to obtain exclusive possession of; keep entirely to oneself.
Children monopolize one's time.
monopolize
/ əˈɒəˌɪ /
verb
to have, control, or make use of fully, excluding others
to obtain, maintain, or exploit a monopoly of (a market, commodity, etc)
Other 51Թ Forms
- monopolization noun
- monopolizer noun
- antimonopolization adjective
- overmonopolize verb (used with object)
- premonopolize verb (used with object)
- unmonopolized adjective
- unmonopolizing adjective
- ˈԴDZˌ noun
- ˌԴDZDZˈپDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of monopolize1
Example Sentences
If we fail to acknowledge this, AI risks becoming a tool monopolized by a wealthy elite, precipitating an "AI-enhanced technofeudalism" that deepens global inequality and consigns most of humanity to servitude.
“Right now individual companies are trying to monopolize the business and prevent that from happening,” said McMahon.
Emboldened by these developments, a new generation of robber barons has recaptured the commanding heights of America’s economy, this time monopolizing information rather than industry.
Pro sports lost me when big money teams began monopolizing, causing my beloved Pirates to fall by the wayside.
Rampant disinformation from the 2024 election reveals the limitations of that approach: monopolized conversations ultimately become one-sided.
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