Capitalize

usgb/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
verb

To write or print in uppercase letters.

Please capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
Visual representation of "capitalize" - To write or print in uppercase letters.

Often appears as...

  • capitalize a name
  • capitalize a word
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First Letter

Capitalize the first letter of a sentence or a proper noun like someone's name.

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Her name is Ann.
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Titles and Headings

Each significant word in titles and headings should be capitalized.

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The article's title is 'Advances in Renewable Energy'.
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Acronyms

Acronyms are fully capitalized to stand out as abbreviations of phrases.

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NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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