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specialize


verb
1. become more focus on an area of activity or field of study (Freq. 3)
- She specializes in Near Eastern history
Syn:
specialise, narrow, narrow down
Ant:
diversify (for: specialise), diversify
Hypernyms:
change, alter, vary
Hyponyms:
overspecialize, overspecialise
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s
- Something is ----ing PP
- Somebody ----s PP
2. be specific about (Freq. 2)
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
Syn:
specify, particularize, particularise, specialise
Ant:
generalize (for: specify)
Derivationally related forms:
particularisation (for: particularise), particularization (for: particularize)
Hypernyms:
elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge,
flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
Hyponyms:
spell out
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
- Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
3. suit to a special purpose (Freq. 2)
- specialize one's research
- this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches
Syn:
specialise
Derivationally related forms:
specialisation (for: specialise), specialization
Hypernyms:
modify
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
4. devote oneself to a special area of work
- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
Syn:
specialise
Derivationally related forms:
specialist (for: specialise), specialisation (for: specialise), specialiser (for: specialise), specialist, specialization, specializer
Hypernyms:
work
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s PP
5. evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Syn:
speciate, differentiate, specialise
Derivationally related forms:
specialisation (for: specialise), specialization, speciation (for: speciate)
Hypernyms:
evolve
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s

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