Conjugation

Capitalize on

tirer parti de

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only capitalize changes; on stays the same: capitalized on, capitalized on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't capitalize on, he doesn't capitalize on.

    1. I / you / we / they capitalize on
    2. he / she / it capitalizes on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am capitalizing on
    2. you / we / they are capitalizing on
    3. he / she / it is capitalizing on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't capitalize on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they capitalized on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to capitalize on
    2. you / we / they are going to capitalize on
    3. he / she / it is going to capitalize on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't capitalize on.

    1. (you) capitalize on
    2. let's capitalize on