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English verb: monopolize

1. monopolize (social) have and control fully and exclusively


SamplesHe monopolizes the laser printer.


Synonymsmonopolise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)command, control

2. monopolize (possession) have or exploit a monopoly of


SamplesOPEC wants to monopolize oil.


Synonymsmonopolise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)have, have got, hold









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