alter vs specialize

specialize vs alter

alter and specialize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
alter	No	No	Yes	No
specialize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, specialize is a hyponym of alter; that is, specialize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than alter:

alter: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
specialize: become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

Other hyponyms of alter include alternate, jump, crackle, modulate, avianise, avianize, move, accommodate, adapt, let out, widen, take in, branch out, broaden, diversify, diversify, radiate, narrow, narrow down, specialise, honeycomb, break.

alter (verb)	specialize (verb)
remove the ovaries of	become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence	suit to a special purpose
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation	evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby	be specific about
make an alteration to	devote oneself to a special area of work

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