Monopolize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Have or exploit a monopoly of; "OPEC wants to monopolize oil".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Monopolise

Hypernyms

• Have Got
• Hold

Related Words

• Monopoly (noun)
• Monopolist (noun)
• Monopolization (noun)
• Monopolizer (noun)

Meaning ²

Have and control fully and exclusively; "He monopolizes the laser printer".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Monopolise

Hypernyms

• Command

Related Words

• Monopoly (noun)