Financial Investments

verb to take advantage of or make the most of a situation or opportunity

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company was able to capitalize on the new market trends and increase their profits.
• I think we should capitalize on the holiday sales and buy some new gadgets.
• Let's capitalize on the nice weather and go for a hike this weekend.
• She knew she had to capitalize on her strengths in order to succeed in the competition.

noun a device for securing a door, gate, lid, or container

verb to secure or fasten with a lock

adverb in a way that is securely fastened or sealed

preposition used to indicate the action of securing or fastening something in place

• It is important to lock in your interest rate when applying for a mortgage.
• Make sure you lock in your spot for the concert before it sells out.
• I'm going to lock in some plans for this weekend with my friends.
• Once you make a decision, it's important to lock in your mindset and stay focused on your goal.

noun the act or process of making money

adjective relating to or involved in making money

• Investing in the stock market can be a moneymaking opportunity if done wisely.
• She's always looking for new moneymaking schemes to try out.
• I heard about a moneymaking gig that pays really well.
• His talent for writing turned out to be a moneymaking machine.

noun a price that is too high

verb to set a price that is too high

• The consumer protection agency found that the store was intentionally overpricing their products.
• I can't believe they're trying to overprice those sneakers, they're not even that special.
• That store is always trying to rip people off by overpricing everything.
• His ego is so inflated, it's like he's overpricing himself in the dating market.

noun A person who is able to bring in a large amount of money or business, often through their influence or connections

• The rainmaker was able to successfully bring rain to the drought-stricken region.
• They say John is a real rainmaker when it comes to closing deals.
• That guy is a total rainmaker - he can make anything happen!
• In the world of finance, she was known as the rainmaker for her ability to bring in big clients.

noun a form of ownership where two or more individuals jointly own a property or asset

adjective describing the type of ownership where ownership is divided among multiple parties

• Shared ownership is a housing arrangement where two or more parties own a property together.
• My sister and I are considering shared ownership of a vacation home.
• Let's go in on shared ownership of that beach house.
• In a way, our shared ownership of the project's success brought us closer together as a team.