Capitalize on
Capitalize on verb - To take unfair advantage of.
Usage example: capitalized on her coworker's absence to take full credit for the joint project
Leverage and capitalize on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leverage" instead a verb "Capitalize on".
Leverage
Leverage verb - To take unfair advantage of.
Usage example: a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame
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Synonyms for Leverage
Capitalize on and leverage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capitalize on" instead a verb "Leverage".
Both terms in one sentence
- Subverted ultimately as English were eventually able to capitalize on the situation and gain more leverage and influence over the Bundjimay then they would have otherwise.
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