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SPECIALISE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word specialise. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word specialise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SPECIALISE

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specialize
verbv
verb

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• be specific about

• suit to a special purpose

• devote oneself to a special area of work

• evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

differentiate
verbv
verb

• mark as different

• be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

• calculate a derivative; take the derivative

• become different during development

• evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

• become distinct and acquire a different character

narrow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wide

• lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

• very limited in degree

noun

• a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

adjective satellite

• limited in extent or scope

• characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

verb

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• become tight or as if tight

particularise
verbv
verb

• be specific about

particularize
verbv
verb

• be specific about

speciate
verbv
verb

• evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

specify
verbv
verb

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• decide upon or fix definitely

• determine the essential quality of

• be specific about

• define clearly

• design or destine

• select something or someone for a specific purpose

narrow down
verbv
verb

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

Best Hypernyms For SPECIALISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for specialise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
alter change dilate elaborate enlarge evolve expand expatiate exposit expound lucubrate modify vary work
Phrases (1)
flesh out

Alternatives for SPECIALIZE

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