SPECIALISE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) specialise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • become more special
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We specialize in dried flowers
    Hypernyms(s) specialise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • suit to a special purpose
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • specialize one’’s research
    Hypernyms(s) specialise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • be specific about
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
    Hypernyms(s) specialise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • devote oneself to a special area of work
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She specializes in honey bees
    • This plumber specialized in jacuzzis
    Hypernyms(s) specialise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)