monopolize
Word-form referencesmonopolise
Pronunciations
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/məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/
Verb
To have a monopoly on something.
Usage- Transitive
To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.
Usage- Transitive
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Teachers try not to let any one student monopolize a class discussion.
"Now, Mr. Malone, I have given you rather more of my time than I had intended. The individual must not monopolize what is meant for the world."
Verb
have and control fully and exclusively
- Synonyms
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He monopolizes the laser printer
have or exploit a monopoly of
- Synonyms
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OPEC wants to monopolize oil
Word forms
monopolizesmonopolizingmonopolizedmonopolizedmonopolise