Synonyms for specialize
ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪzspe·cial·ize

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1. specializeverb

   Antonyms:
   generalize

2. specializeverb

   Antonyms:
   generalize

3. specializeverb

   Antonyms:
   generalize

4. specializeverb

   Antonyms:
   generalize

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow downverb

   become more focus on an area of activity or field of study

   "She specializes in Near Eastern history"

   Synonyms:
   particularise, constringe, speciate, particularize, peg down, nail down, specialise, differentiate, narrow down, contract, specify, narrow, pin down, constrict

   Antonyms:
   broaden, branch out, diversify

2. specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialiseverb

   be specific about

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

   Synonyms:
   stipulate, set apart, destine, set, delimit, specialise, condition, speciate, particularize, designate, delineate, determine, define, delimitate, narrow, qualify, specify, fix, peg down, narrow down, nail down, assign, differentiate, intend, limit, pin down, particularise

   Antonyms:
   broaden, branch out, diversify

3. specialize, specialiseverb

   suit to a special purpose

   "specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"

   Synonyms:
   particularise, speciate, particularize, specialise, differentiate, narrow down, specify, narrow

   Antonyms:
   branch out, broaden, diversify

4. specialize, specialiseverb

   devote oneself to a special area of work

   "She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread"

   Synonyms:
   particularise, speciate, particularize, specialise, differentiate, narrow down, specify, narrow

   Antonyms:
   branch out, diversify, broaden

5. speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialiseverb

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

   Synonyms:
   distinguish, differentiate, specialise, mark, speciate, severalize, narrow down, specify, severalise, separate, secernate, secern, tell apart, tell, particularize, narrow, particularise

   Antonyms:
   branch out, diversify, broaden

Matched Categories

1. • Elaborate
   • Modify
   • Work

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1. List of paraphrases for "specialize":

   specialise, specialized

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How to use specialize in a sentence?

1. Paul Flores ' defense attorney:

   I don’t want to demean these volunteers, they are very helpful, they specialize in disaster, finding bodies — that’s what they’re good at and bless their hearts they’re out there helping people, but from a forensic science standpoint, you’ll hear that it’s nothing other than a clue.

2. Michael Watkins:

   We specialize in spacecraft, not medical device manufacturing, but excellent engineering, rigorous testing and rapid prototyping are some of our specialties. When people at JPL realized they might have what it takes to support the medical community and the broader community, they felt it was their duty to share their ingenuity, expertise and drive.

3. Jeb Bush:

   Seniors will still get a simple brochure in the mail from the government every fall, they will be able to review and choose from their local options from Humana, Anthem, United or another private plan, or traditional Medicare. Seniors will have access to new options, like plans that specialize in treating congestive heart failure or diabetes or Alzheimer's.

4. Seemal Desai:

   Darker skin tones can certainly be more challenging, and I do think Mona Gohara have to see lots of patients with different skin tones to pick up on clues, there are dermatologists out there who specialize in skin of color.

5. Theodore Roethke:

   What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible.