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Meaning of 'monopolize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Monopolize [ v. t.]
- To acquire a monopoly of; to have or get the exclusive privilege or means of dealing in, or the exclusive possession of; to engross the whole of; as, to monopolize the coffee trade; to monopolize land.

Meaning of 'monopolize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . monopolize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- have and control fully and exclusively
Example in sentence:
  • He monopolizes the laser printer
Meaning (2):
- have or exploit a monopoly of
Example in sentence:
  • OPEC wants to monopolize oil

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