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monopolize

mo·no·po·lize

UK/məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ US/mʌˈnɑpʌˌlaɪz/ rare

verb

1.

have and control fully and exclusively

  • “He monopolizes the laser printer”
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2.

have or exploit a monopoly of

  • “OPEC wants to monopolize oil”
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Origin

From monopoly + -ize.

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