capilarizar
English translation: to widen or broaden
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| 5 | widen or broaden |
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| 4 | to capitalize upon |
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to capitalize upon Explanation: to take advantage of or make the most of. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 36 mins (2005-04-16 16:21:43 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- On further reflection, it could also mean, literally, to absorb or take up the public debate, in a more idiomatic sense. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 46 mins (2005-04-16 16:31:48 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or even \"seize upon\" or \"capture\", to take it one step further. |
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4 hrs confidence:
widen or broaden Explanation: to widen the debate.... |
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