capitalize

transitive verb | \ ˈka-pət-ᵊl-ˌīz \ | cap·i·tal·ize

1. a : to convert into capital capitalize the company's earnings

   b : to convert (a periodic payment) into an equivalent capital sum capitalized annuities

2. a : to compute the present value of (an income extended over a period of time) — compare amortize

   b : to convert (a periodic payment) into an equivalent capital sum capitalized annuities

3. : to supply capital for had capitalized the business with her own savings