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dilate vs specify

specify vs dilate

dilate and specify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dilate No No Yes No
specify No No Yes No
As verbs, specify is a hyponym of dilate; that is, specify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dilate:
  • dilate: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
  • specify: be specific about
dilate (verb) specify (verb)
become wider design or destine
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing define clearly
select something or someone for a specific purpose
be specific about
decide upon or fix definitely
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
determine the essential quality of
Difference between dilate and specify

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