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Specialize   /spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/   Listen
Specialize

verb
1.
Become more focus on an area of activity or field of study.  Synonyms: narrow, narrow down, specialise.
2.
Be specific about.  Synonyms: particularise, particularize, specialise, specify.
3.
Suit to a special purpose.  Synonym: specialise.  "This kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"
4.
Devote oneself to a special area of work.  Synonym: specialise.  "This baker specializes in French bread"
5.
Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment.  Synonyms: differentiate, specialise, speciate.



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Words linked to "Specialize" :   enlarge, alter, expound, vary, lucubrate, expatiate, flesh out, spell out, specialise, expand, modify, change, specialization, narrow down, generalize, dilate, evolve, narrow, specialist, overspecialise, elaborate, exposit, work, diversify


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