evolve vs specialize

evolve and specialize both are verbs.

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

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

evolve: undergo development or evolution
specialize: evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

Other hyponyms of evolve include differentiate, specialise, speciate, derive.

evolve (verb)	specialize (verb)
undergo development or evolution	become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
gain through experience	suit to a special purpose
work out	evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
	be specific about
	devote oneself to a special area of work