English / word
monopolize
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To obtain exclusive possession or complete control of a trade, market, or conversation.
In context
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The company tried to monopolize the market.
Synonyms
dominate,control,take over
Antonyms
share,distribute,relinquish
Collocations
monopolize the market,monopolize the conversation,monopolize power
Verb forms
Past: monopolized · Past participle: monopolized · -ing: monopolizing