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specialize

/ specialize /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
become more special
"We specialize in dried flowers"
Opposites:
diversify branch out broaden
Type of:
change alter vary
Kinds of:
overspecialize overspecialise
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something to somebody
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 2
suit to a special purpose
"specialize one''s research"
Type of:
modify
Derived:
specialization specialisation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
devote oneself to a special area of work
"She specializes in honey bees"
"This plumber specialized in jacuzzis"
Type of:
work
Derived:
specialist medical specialist specializer specialiser specialization
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 4
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Type of:
evolve
Derived:
specialization specialisation differentiation speciation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
verb Sense 5
be specific about
"Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
Opposites:
generalize generalise
Type of:
elaborate lucubrate expatiate
Kinds of:
spell out
Derived:
particularization particularisation detailing
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Something ----s somebody
Semantic Complexity
69%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
31
Times Searched
2
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change alter vary overspecialize overspecialise diversify branch out broaden modify work evolve elaborate