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SPECIALISE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Specialise.

Specialise - as a verb

Devote oneself to a special area of work

Example: "She specializes in honey bees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
specialize23

Be specific about

Example: "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particularise17particularize26specialize23specify17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dilate7elaborate11enlarge8expand16expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Suit to a special purpose

Example: "Specialize one's research"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
specialize23

Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

Example: "She specializes in near eastern history"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narrow9narrow downspecialize23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12vary10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
diversify19

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differentiate20specialize23speciate12

Example Sentences

"I specialise in neurosurgery."
"She decided to specialise in environmental law."
"They offer a program that allows you to specialise in marketing."
"He plans to specialise in graphic design."
"The company specialises in computer repair."
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Word Game Points

Is SPECIALISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, specialise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPECIALISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SPECIALISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, specialise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPECIALISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SPECIALISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, specialise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPECIALISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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